Catholic Forum

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. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with popular Catholic singer, songwriter and recording artist, John Angotti. In this interview John talks about his CD "Welcome Home for Christmas" and we sample some of the music from the album. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent, and a musical selection from the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers' CD, Songs of Angels, Bob Krebs will talk with Ms. Sharon Ward, coordinator of Native American Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Sharon has written an new children's Christmas book titled, "All the Animals Gave Their Gifts: A Native Christmas." Also, Father Richard Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Sister Ida Peterfy. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with Amy Welborn about her book, "Bambinelli Sunday: A Christmas Blessing." This interview first aired on Catholic Forum in November 2013.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, Msgr. Steven P. Hurley, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Wilmington, calls in from Rome where he, Bishop Francis Malooly, and Bishops from U.S. Regions 4 and 5 are having their ad limina visit. 

An “ad limina apostolorum” visit is a papal meeting required for every diocesan bishop in the world to provide an update on the state of one’s diocese.  What is it like to meet with the pope?  We will get a report from “the threshold of the apostles,” from Msgr. Hurley today on Catholic Forum. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Father Walter Ciszek, S.J. 

"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 FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with Father Stanislao Esposito about the Season of Advent. At the time of this interview, Father was the Administrator of St. Mary Star of the Sea/Holy Savior Parish in Ocean City, Maryland. Father Esposito is currently serving as Pastor of St. John the Baptist/Holy Angels Parish in Newark, Delaware. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent, and a musical selection from Beth Nielson Chapman's "Hymns" CD, Sr. Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington will discuss the changing roles of religious men and women and the upcoming Religious Retirement Fund collection. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Celestina Bottego, another Modern Day Witness. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Christ the King, and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, Forum host, Bob Krebs, will talk to Dr. Christopher Blum, editor of the book, "Waiting for Christ: Meditations for Advent and Christmas" by newly-canonized Saint John Henry Newman, one of the most beloved and well-known preachers of his time. Originally an Anglican priest, Newman converted to Catholicism and became a Catholic priest and cardinal. Known for his beautiful prose and exultant preaching, Newman has long been a source of inspiration for those in the Church. In this new and compact compilation of his sermons, you're invited to journey with St. John Henry Newman through Advent into Christmas and Epiphany, meditating on the coming of Christ and the Christian life.

Also today, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Modern Day Witness, Military Chaplain, Father Tim Vakoc.