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 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.

Who's ready for some baseball? On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Joe Owens, we chat with Father Burke Masters about his new book, "A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest." We learn about Father's baseball career, conversion to Catholicism, vocation to the priesthood, and more. Catholic Forum premieres every Wednesday at noon on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts; and is broadcast every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, @dioceseofwilm. Please like, share and subscribe. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with author, Joe McGivney about his book, "YOU'RE A MIRACLE!: My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God's Infinite Power and Love." Joe McGivney is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, an organization that was founded by his distant relative, Father Michael McGivney. So when Joe became desperately ill in 2020, it is only logical that one of his beloved relatives pray for Blessed Michael McGivney’s intersession. His book is a thrilling story that follows Joe from the depths of derangement to the heights of true and lasting joy, a joy that is open to all. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts or on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. 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 Dialog news update, we talk with Father Alexander (Sandy) Pocetto, OSFS, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales since 1945 and priest since 1955. We chat about his early life in Wilmington's Little Italy, his calling to the religious priesthood, his university and scolarly ministry and his book, "A Lenten Journey with Jesus and Saint Francis de Sales." Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Listen Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music Podcasts. Most interviews are also available in video form at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk to Craig and Judy Bickel about the Retrouvaille program that has helped tens of thousands of couples save their troubled marriages. The Bickels not only lead Retrouvaille weekends, but they can attest to the effectiveness of the program since they went through it when they were on the verge of divorce and it saved their marriage. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. You can see an video of this interview at YouTube.com/Dioceseof Wilm. Like and follow!