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 communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Marlene Watkins about her book, "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes: Twenty Extraordinary Experiences Along the Way to the Grotto." Hear some of the astounding true stories of miracles at Lourdes, from the woman who founded Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and become its first volunteer.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we will talk to Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag, Chief Executive Office of The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, in Philadelphia.  Founded in the 1920s, the Shrine was recently elevated to minor basilica status. 

“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 from The Dialog, we will talk to Therese Brown, Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Publishers, and learn about some of the exciting new books and other resources to help us have a more meaningful Lent. 

You can see a video of the interview with Therese Brown on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel -www.youtube.com/DioceseofWilm or by clicking here. 

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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from Joe Owens, Editor of The Dialog, we will talk with Rachael Killackey, Founder and CEO of Magdala Ministries. Established as a place of honesty, hope and healing for women of faith struggling with sexual addictions, Magdala Ministries, has resources including blogs, podcasts and small group sessions to help women of faith who wish to break the chains of addiction. 

“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 from The Dialog, and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we will learn about the book, "How I Became a Man: A Life with Comunists, Atheists, and Other Nice People," by Father Alexander Krylov. This book gives us a humorous look behind the Iron Curtan into the Soviet Union of the 80s and 90s, and explores the struggles facing underground Catholics trying to practice their faith under an oppressive athiest government. Thomas Jacobi from Ignatius Press is the guest. We will also learn a little about the life of Saint Blaise. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Padua Academy seniors, Bridget Casey and Sophia Correale and St. Elizabeth seniors, DJ Wescott and Eric O'Neill. These students will look back at their Catholic school education as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2023. We will also hear from Diocese of Wilmington Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lou De Angelo and learn about the life and work of St. Thomas Aquinas who's feast we celebrate each January 28th. 

“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.