Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us the latest headlines from The Dialog, we chat with Sr. Ann David Strominger, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington, about the work of religious sisters, brothers and priests in the diocese, and about her recent trip to the Vatican. Sister was part of a group representing the Vicars for Religious of the United States.

You can see a video of the interview with Sister Ann, here.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news highlights from The Dialog, we will talk to Diocese of Wilmington Transitional Deacon Onyedikachukwu Chibundu John Enemuo. Deacon John will be ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop William E. Koenig on May 20, 2023 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington. We will learn about his early life in Nigeria, his formation for the Priesthood, and a little about life for Christians in Nigeria. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube page.

“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 communities.

On this Easter episode of Catholic Forum, we feature the Most Reverend William E. Koenig's annual Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore plus music from the Catholic Treasures CD and Handel's Messoah: A Soulful Celebration. Have a blessed Easter! 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update with Joe Owens, we take a deep dive into the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Monsignor Steven P. Hurley, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Wilmington, Delaware. Why is it important to receive the Sacrament on a regular basis? What is the Seal of Confession? What is Reconciliation Monday? You can see a longer, unedited version of Bob Krebs' interview with Msgr. Hurley on YouTube, here.

“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 communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update by Joe Owens, editor of The Dialog, and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk to Dr. Thomas Williams about his new book, "The Coming Christian Persecution: Why Things Are Getting Worse and How to Prepare for What is to Come."

"Thomas D. Williams has written a masterful book on the history of Christian persecution. From the plight of Jesus to the latest attacks on Christians around the world, he offers bountiful evidence that an anti-Christian animus has been a staple of civilizations throughout the ages."—Bill Donohue

“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 communities.

Millions of mothers have watched their children abandon their Catholic faith in a chaotic, stressful and struggling world. Like St. Monica, the women of Millions of Monicas pray for their children to return to the practice of their Catholic faith, and to always stay close to their faith.  On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we talk to Jane VanHouten, co-founder and national leader of Millions of Monicas; and Lucy Sneeringer, who is brining this important ministry to Delaware. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk to Benedictine Sister Laura Swan about her groundbreaking book, "The Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women."

You can see a video of this interview here.