Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will chat with seminarian, Manuel Vaz Guedes, one of the singers on the beautiful new CD, "Sancta Nox: Christmas Matins from Bavaria," and sample some of the music on the CD. The Seminarians of Saint Peter Wigratzbad brings you the peaceful sounds of Christmas Matins through Gregorian Chant and polyphonic gems. Also included is an ethereal rendition of a multi-lingual Silent Night. -presented by a an international group hailing from the majestic Alps in Germany's Bavaria region. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will talk to Kathleen Beckman about her new book, "A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Strategies for Deliverance and Healing."  In her book, Kathleen offers potent advice from her 12 years of active participation on an exorcist's team. She shows you how to clean up your household by cultivating in your family a civilization of love and how to withstand the spiritual attacks that inevitably come to destroy the harmonious family life you create. 

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

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we meet Walt and Brennan Ferris, two deacons for the Diocese of Wilmington. Walt was ordained to the permanent diaconate in August and Brennan was ordained to the transitional diaconate in May. Walt is in ministry at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, and Brennan is finishing up his studies at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Amanda Cathcart brings us news from The Dialog, and we hear a musical selection from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk to two Wilmington Fire Department chaplains, Rev. Brad Martin and Father Michael Murray. Rev. Martin, a Presbyterian Minister, has been a fire department chaplain for over 30 years. Father Murray, an Oblate of St, Francis de Sales priest, has been serving in this ministry for over 4 years. They discuss the joys and challenges of ministry to these brave men and women fire fighters and EMTs. Also, we will learn about another Modern Day Witness from Fr. Rich Jasper. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum Flashback, Cindy Krebs, Director of Religious Education at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware, gives tips on how families can make the Season of Advent more meaningful. This interview first aired on Catholic Forum on December 5, 2020.

"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. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Ms. Nan Freeman, a facilitator for the Rachel's Vineyard Catholic Retreat for those who are suffering from the devastating effects of abortion.  A Rachel's Vineyard retreat is scheduled for our area in early December and we will learn more about it today on Catholic Forum. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we remember Father Thomas Peterman, a priest of the Diocese of Wilmington for 64 years, author and historian, who passed away on August 3, 2021.  We will learn about his early life, his calling to the priesthood, his priestly ministry, and along the way, we may also learn a little about the history of the Catholic Church in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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