Catholic Forum

On this episode of the Catholic Forum podcast, after a news update from The Dialog, we are all about St. Anthony of Padua Parish in the Little Italy section of Wilmington when Mr. Anthony Albence, Parish Trustee and fourth generation parishioner, is the guest. The historic church in Delaware's largest city is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, as well as the 70th anniversary of its high school for girls, Padua Academy and the the 50th anniversary of it's famous Italian Festival that takes place each June. You can see a video of Bob Krebs's interview with Anthony Albence on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with three members of the Old Bohemia Historical Society, Marla Dill-Palmer, Clarice Kwasnieski and Ginny Swyka, and learn about this historic church that traces its founding to early Jesuits. We learn why this church is so significant and some of the challenges it faces today, 320 years after its beginning in Cecil County, Maryland.  You can see the interview with Marla, Clarice and Ginny in its entirety on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.  Please like, subscribe and follow. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song - appropriate for Pentecost weekend -  from the Catholic Treasures CD, we Bob Krebs will interview Dr. Helen Hoffner, author and professor at Holy Family University in Philadelphia. Her new book is titled "Catholicism Everywhere: From Hail Mary Passes to Cappuccinos - How the Catholic Faith is Infused in Culture," from Sophia Institute Press. You can see a video of this interview on our YouTube Channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton chats with Bayard House Program Manager, Stacy Brooks. Bayard House is a licensed residential program that serves at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescent, young women and their babies. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Stacy on our YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Follow us on Facebook @CatholicForum.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Agustine Institute Graduate School of Theology about his new book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know." You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please like and subscribe. 

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with music icon, John Michael Talbot. He is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic Christian Music pioneer. His music has been the soundtrack to the faith journey of millions of believers throughout the world! "Late Have I Loved You" is his 59th album released February 2024. A best-selling (and prolific) author, John Michael’s 37th book, "The Lord's Supper: A Eucharistic Revival '' was published in 2023 and his latest book - his first autobiography - "Late Have I Loved You" was just published on Ash Wednesday, 2024. John Michael spoke to us from the Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas, where he is the Founder and General Minister of the Catholic based community The Brothers and Sisters of Charity. You can see a video of this interview of John Michael Talbot on our YouTube Channel. Just search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications o

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Mark Ugolini and his son, Leo about the troop Troops of Saint George and how it combines camping and adventure with prayer and the Sacraments. The Troops of Saint George is a fraternal Catholic nonprofit apostolate for priests, men, and young men looking for a life of adventure coupled with virtue. It was founded in 2013 by Catholic author and professor Dr. Taylor Marshall.  Delaware has it's first Troop based at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington - Troop 302 - where Mark and Leo are actively involved.  Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview on our YouTube channel - www.Youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we are joined by Felix Spitelli from the Delaware Knights of Columbus. Each year, students from Catholic schools and parish religious education programs, submit their vocations essays to the Knights for judging. On today's Catholic Forum, we will talk with Felix about the contest and hear the winning essays read by these Wilmington students; Kinsley Carroll from St. Mary Magdalen School, A'Zayah Hamilton from St. Peter Cathedral School, Corinne Kinger and Jayden Hummel from Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Amelia Haydu from the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Religious Education Program. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Relevant Radio 640 and on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music Podcasts. 

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Virginia Durkin O'Shea, filling in for the vacationing Joe Owens, and a cut from the CD, Catholic Treasures, Stephanie Kelton, Fund Development and Public Relations Manager for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will talk to Gary Belkot, Program Manager for Catholic Charities' Casa San Francisco in Milton, Delaware. Casa San Francisco offers an emergency shelter for adults, food cooperative, food pantry and more to serve the disadvantaged of Sussex County, Delaware. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Gary on our YouTube channel @DioceseofWilm.  Listen to Catholic Forum on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on your favorite podcast platform. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will hear Bishop William Koenig's annual Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. We will also hear a song from Paul Tate's CD, Rejoice! Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Happy Easter!

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD,  we talk to Father Joseph McQuaide, Diocesan Chancellor, Judicial Vicar, Cathedral of St. Peter Rector and Pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and St. Patrick's Parishes in Wilmington, Delaware. Father discussed the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the upcoming Reconciliation Monday, taking place on March 25, 2024, in the Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. www.cdow.org/CatholicForum @DioceseofWilm www.cdow.org/ReconciliationMonday

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with author, scholar, advocate and activist, Connie Marshner about her new book, "Monastery and High Cross: The Forgotten Eastern Roots of Irish Christianity."  Contrary to popular belief, St. Patrick was not the first person to bring Christ to Ireland. So who DID? What is the historical and archeological evidence? We will find out on this episode of Catholic Forum.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. New podcasts debut each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts and on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a Dialog News Update, we talk to Deacon Tommy Watts, Diocese of Wilmington Chaplain to the Boy Scouts, and Phil Betley, Scoutmaster of Troup 285, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Parish in Wilmington, Delaware. What makes Scouting a great experience? Why is it important to have a Catholic component to troops that are sponsored by a Catholic parish? How has the Boy Scouts changed in recent years? We find out on this episode of Catholic Forum. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Listen to Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon music podcast or on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Most interviews are also on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel @DioceseofWilm

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.