Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and a musical selection from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk to Casey Chalk about his new book, "The Persecuted: True Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands." Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.   

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will talk with Father Glenn Evers, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, Delaware, and Ms. Arlene Doseman, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware. In October, Bishop William Koenig appointed Father and Arlene as the Diocese of Wilmington's co-contacts for the diocesan phase of Synod 2021 - 2023, that begins on Feb. 12, 2022.

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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we talk with married doctors, Patricia and Wayne Williams of Mayville, Kentucky, with ties to the Diocese of Wilmington. In December of 2021, their town was hit by a killer tornado. Learn about how the event affected them and their community and how you can help. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will kick-off Catholic Schools Week with guest, Mr. Tom Fertal, President of St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware. What makes a good Catholic school? Why is St. Mark's one of the fastest growing Catholic high schools in our region? We will find out from Tom Fertal. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog and a cut from the CD The John Michael Talbot Collection, we will chat with Elise Crawford Gallagher, co-founder and co-president of Catholic Women in Business. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after new from The Dialog and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, Joe Owens will chat with Norbertine Father James Herring, Prior of the Immaculate Conception Priory in Middletown, Delaware. We will learn about St. Norbert and the community he founded 900 years ago. We will also hear a homily given by Father Herring a few months ago at a special Mass at Wilmington's Cathedral to celebrate the 900th anniversary. Plus, we will learn about another Modern Day Witness from Father Rich Jasper. 

"One of us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities. To submit a "One of Us" nominee, please email Amanda Cathcart at [email protected]. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and musical selection from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk to Mr. Rusty Giles from St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic parish in Delaware. We will discuss the history of this vibrant faith community and how they plan to celebrate this monumental milestone.

Merry Christmas! On the Christmas episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will hear Bishop William E. Koenig's first Christmas message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, Christmas greetings from some of the great priests and deacons of the Diocese of Wilmington, a report from The Vatican, and some great Christmas music.  

We will hear samples from the CDs:

The Glorious Sound of Christmas

Songs of Angels

and Christmas Break

Merry Christmas! 

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.