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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD "More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns," Chaz Enerio, Deputy Director for Ministry of Caring will discuss the Village of St. John. Located on the campus of the former Episcopal Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware; Village of St. John offers housing for income-qualifying senior citizens and is the latest Ministry of Caring outreach to the needy.

Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Amata Cerretelli. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time and a cut from John Michael Talbot's "The Early Years" CD, we will talk to Father Michael Barth, S.T., President of Trinity Missions. Trinity Missions have 37 missions serving the parishes of inner-cities and isolated rural areas in the United States and 6 other countries. On this episode of Catholic Forum,  we will learn about the local origins of the Missionaries, how they serve the poor in our country and others, and focus on service to the Choctaw community at Holy Rosary Indian Mission in Tucker, Mississippi. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Sister Rani Marie Vatalil. 

"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 and the Gospel for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we will hear highlights from some of the ten appearances that Father Leonard Klein made on Catholic Forum since his ordination to the priesthood in 2006. Father Klein was the Rector of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Pastor of Saint Patrick and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Churches in Wilmington, Delaware, and Director of Pro-Life Activities for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. As a staunch defender of life from conception to natural death, he was the point-person and Bishop's spokesman whenever a threat to life appeared.  Father passed away on December 4, 2019 and will be greatly missed. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of Epiphany, and a musical selection from the CD Catholic Treasures, we will chat with Ms. Lisa Ritchie, Program Manager for Behavioral Health Services for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. As the Christmas season comes to a close, some people experience the blues. Why is that, and how can we avoid it? Lisa will tell us. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Mother Pauline. 

"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 Feast of the Holy Family, and a musical selection from the CD, "Songs of Angels: Christmas Carols and Hymns" by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, we celebrate the father's place in the family when we are joined by Devin Schadt, co-founder of Fathers of St. Joseph, a Catholic ministry devoted to living the spirituality of St. Joseph in today's world. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Brother Norbert. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, we celebrate Christmas. After a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, and a great song from the CD, "Handel's Messiah A Soulful Celebration," we will hear Bishop Francis Malooly's annual Christmas message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, greetings from some of the great priests of the Diocese of Wilmington, reports from The Vatican, and some festive music from the CD "The Glorious Sounds of Christmas" from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, and the Temple University Concert Choir. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CATHOLIC FORUM! GOD BLESS YOU!

"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.