Catholic Forum

“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 a song from the CD, Then Sings My Soul: The Best of the Priests, we are honored to welcome Archbishop-designate Richard Henning, who will give the keynote address at the October 5, 2024 Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress. Archbishop Henning, who will be installed as the tenth Bishop and seventh Archbishop of Boston on October 31, 2024 gives us a preview of his keynote address. Then we are joined by the Bishop of Wilmington, Bishop William Koenig. Bishop Koenig will tell us why he convened the Eucharistic Congress and what he hopes will be the impact on the Catholic community of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can see a video of this interview on YouTube at YouTube. com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications 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, we talk to Father Sebastian White, O.P., a Dominican Friar and editor-in-chief of Magnificat magazine. Father tells us about the journey that brought him back to Catholism, his calling to religious life, his work with Magnificat and gives us a preview of his Sept. 28, 2024 keynote address at the upcoming Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage. You can see a video of this interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please like and share! 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, Stephanie Kelton talks with Melody Duverger, Program Manager of the Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. For many years, this program has been helping our neighbors in Delaware to keep warm and cozy in the cold months. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Melody on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please like and subscribe! 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Phillip Campbell, a history teacher for Homeschool Connections and the author of many books on Catholic history, most notably the Story of Civilization series from TAN Books. Phillip will be giving two presentations at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4701 Weldin Road in Wilmington, Delaware on September 27, 2024. 6:00 p.m. : Homeschooling History at Each Grade Level, 7:30 p.m. : The Continuing Legacy of the Reformation in the United States. Both programs are free. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - Youtube.con/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 chat with that publication's editor and general manager, Mr. Joseph P. Owens. For almost 60 years, The Dialog has been keeping Catholics of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore informed with the latest local, national and international news. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's Youtube Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. You can also listen to Catholic Forum every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Nicholas Salkowski, Communications Director for the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania. Nick tells us about the life of Padre Pio, the history of the Centre, how his family was miraculously touched by Padre Pio, and what visitors will see when they visit the Centre. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety or Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts.  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, Bob Krebs talks to Sister Therese Marie of the Eucharist, a Little Sister of the Poor who works at the Jean Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware. Sister talks about the history of her community, its founder, Saint Jeanne Jugan and about daily life as a Little Sister of the Poor as they serve the elderly. For information about the Little Sisters of the Poor, its upcoming Nun Run and the residence in Newark, visit www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org. You can see a video of thie interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Click here.

On this episode of Catholic Forum after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach. For many years, this Catholic ministry has partnered with bishops, priests, religious and lay workers to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, microenterprise and disaster relief — and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ — to the poorest of the poor in over 30 countries around the world. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.

“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 Dr. Jim Papandrea, a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, with a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian Church, New Testament interpretation, and the history of the Roman Empire. Jim's latest book is titled "Praying Like the Early Church: Seven Insights from the Church Fathers to Help You Connect With God." You can see a video of Bob's interview with Jim Papandrea on our YouTube Channel - youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Listen to Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts, or listen every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Abbey Thibodeau, Dialog special corrospondent to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianopolis. The St. Mark's High School grad and communications student at Millersville University reflects on her time at the Congress, the impact of the speakers and how the Congress has affected her faith. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/DiocesofWilm. You can see Abbey's reports at The Dialog.org. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications.

“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, Stephanie Kelton talks to Porsha Harvey, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington's Basic Needs Senior Program Manager, about how the social services organization helps to supply the basic needs to the disadvantaged of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can hear see a video of Stephanie's interview with Porsha 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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we discuss the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 - 21, 2024 and the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress happening in Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with Father Joseph McQuaide and Mr. Daniel Pin, both deeply involved with the Congresses and the Eucharistic Revival in the diocese. 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 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, we talk with Rev. Donald Van Alstyne, a Marian Father, retired army chaplain and current chaplain at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Father discusses his calling to the religious priesthood, service as an enlisted man during the Vietnam era, military chaplain service and his very important work with our veterans. You can see a video of Bob Krebs' interview with Father Van on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTubd Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please pray for our military and veterans.