Catholic Forum

"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 a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the "Catholic Treasures" CD, we will talk to Susan Brinkmann, author and award winning journalist. Susan is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the staff journalist for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Susan's latest book is titled,"Fight Like a Catholic: Spiritual Warfare in the Catholic Tradition." In this interview, Susan tells us who Satan is and how we can protect ourselves and our families from his aggressive activity in our modern world. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, a song from the CD "Then Sings My Soul: The Best of The Priests," we will pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Bishop Francis Malooly and students from five Diocese of Wilmington Catholic schools. Students from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Wilmington, Delaware lead the First Glorious Mystery. The Second Glorious Mystery is led by students from Most Blessed Sacrament School in Berlin, Maryland. Students from Saint Francis de Sales School in Salisbury, Maryland lead the Third Glorious Mystery. Cathedral of Saint Peter School students lead the Fourth Glorious Mystery. The Fifth Glorious Mystery is led by students from Easton Maryland's Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School.

You can also watch the Rosary Rally video at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm or cdow.org/Mary. 

"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 a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Ms. Molly Sheahan, Associate Director of Respect Life Advocacy for the Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC). Molly will tell us about the MCC and its work to promote life in the State of Maryland and ways for us all to help promote a culture of life during Respect Life Month and always. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Paul Tate's "Rejoice!" CD, we will talk to the Pastor of Saint Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware and Coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington's Annual Marian Pilgrimage, Father Brian Lewis. This year's pilgrimage, with the theme, Mary, Mother of All Nations, will be held on Saturday, October 3rd and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home. Father Lewis has all the details! Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.

"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 an introduction, the Gospel for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a tune from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will learn about the Diocese of Wilmington's Share in the Spirit campaign that helps families afford Catholic schools for their children, when Ms. Deborah Fols, Development Director for the Diocese of Wilmington is interviewed. Families make sacrifices to send their kids to Catholic schools. Families need more help than ever during this COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

For those who occasionally listen to Catholic Forum on Relevant Radio 640, beginning on September 26, 2020, the program will air on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Catholic Forum will continue to debut as a podcast on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, we will talk to Mr. Matt Carucci, Catholic Youth Ministry Athletic Director for the Diocese of Wilmington. CYM Sports serves 5,000 youngsters each year from Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Matt will tell us about the program and how the COVID-19 pandemic will effect this fall's sports. 

"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.