On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we learn about Catholic Charities' Marydale Retirement Village in Newark, Delaware. Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton talks with Esther Lovlie, Marydale Program Manager and Elizabeth Campbell, Marydale resident. Who can qualify to live at Marydale and what makes this community off of Salem Church Road so special? We will find out with Esther and Elizabeth. You can see a video of this interview that contains additional footage on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications. Please like, comment and follow!  

“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 meet Father Sylvester Obumneme, Associate Pastor at St. Luke/St. Andrew Parish in Ocean City, Maryland. Father tells us about his home community in Nigeria and how their amazing faith, along with his family and pastor, helped encourage his vocation to the priesthood. He tells us how his journey from Nigeria to Switzerland to Italy lead him to Maryland's world-famous resort town and how the people of Ocean City are making him feel welcome. 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 Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Please like and follow!

Happy New Year! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Deacon Bill White from the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota. Deacon Bill is the diocesan posttulator for the cause for canonization of Nicholas Black Elk (1863 - 1950). Nicholas was an Oglala Lakota medicine man who fought with his cousin, Crazy Horse, at the Battle of Little Bighorn and survived the Wounded Knee Massacre. In the early 20th century, he converted to Catholicism and was baptized. For many years he served as a catechist to the Native People. He may be the first Native American man to be a canonized saint in the Catholic Church. We learn about him when Deacon Bill White is our guest today on Catholic Forum. You can see the interview with Deacon on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, we talk with Father Cyrille Ulrich Migyigbena, a priest of Cotonou Archdiocese in Benin Republic in West Africa and Director of the International Catholic School of Prayer and Evangelization, "Jeunesse Bonheur." This school provides a one-year program for youth and young adults focusing on prayer, formation, communion and joyful evangelization. Father is joined by local supporter, Jocelyne Guidi. 

Joe Owens has the week off, but you can find current Catholic news for Delaware, Maryland;s Eastern Shore and beyond at TheDialog.org.

You can see a video of this interview, here. 

Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

Merry Christmas! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will present Bishop William Koenig's annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington and some beautiful Christmas hymns from John Michael Talbot's The Birth of Jesus CD and The Glorious Sounds of Christmas CD by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Ormandy and the Temple University Concert Choir. 

On this Catholic Forum podcast, after a news update from the pages of The Dialog and a beautiful Advent song from Beth Neilsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we talk with author and teacher, Steffani Aquila, about her new book, "Festive Faith: Catholic Celebrations Through the Year and Around the World." In it, Steffani tells us how to live liturgically and bring Catholic customs to our homes and parishes, especially during Advent and Christmas. Order the book at AveMariaPress.com, use the code AQUILA20 and get your copy for only $20! 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 Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications. 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 Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, talented singer/songwriter, Marie Miller, talks about her music and the journey that brought her to "The Way of Love," music inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux. Marie gives an exclusive preformance of the "The Way of Love" and discusses the concert presentation that is inspiring audiences around the country. You will also hear a BONUS TRACK; the song "Woman" that honors three important women from the New Testament. Learn more about Marie, sample more of her music, and find out how you can schedule a presentation at your parish or school, visit www.MarieMillerMusic.com.  See a video of this interview (minus the bonus track) on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news Update from The Dialog, we talk with Dana Nygaard, LPC, psychotherapist, relationship coach, author and national speaker. Dana has created, "Be Smart. Date Smart," a new initiative to help guide Catholic women through dating with confidence and clarity. What red flags should women be on the lookout for? Why does it seem that some women are always attracting the wrong men? What are attachment styles and how do they impact relationships? We find out from Dana Nygaard. You can see a video of Bob Krebs' interview with Dana on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.  Please like and Share!