Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the John Michael Talbot CD, "Master Collection," Mexican history professor and author, Dr. Stephen Andes, will discuss his new book, "The Mysterious Sofia: One Woman's Mission to Save Catholicism in Twentieth Century Mexico." Who was the “Mysterious Sofía,” whose letter in November 1934 was sent from Washington DC to Mexico City and intercepted by the Mexican Secret Service? In The Mysterious Sofía Stephen J. C. Andes uses the remarkable story of Sofía del Valle to tell the history of Catholicism’s global shift from north to south and the importance of women to Catholic survival and change over the course of the twentieth century. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Sister Cecilia Maria, another Modern Day Witness. 

Susie Lloyd, Catholic writer, humorist and homeschooler, talks about her book, "Please Don't Drink the Holy Water." This interview first aired on Catholic Forum in May 2005.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," we will meet Father Jerry Hogan. A priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, Father Hogan has served for 25-plus years as national chaplain to circus performers and show people. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Guido Schaffer, 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 FLASHBACK, we hear a great interview from August 2011 with Dr. Christian Smith, author of "How to Go from Being a Good Evangelical to a Committed Catholic in Ninty-Five Difficult Steps."

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, are joined by Delaware author and Padre Pio expert, Frank Rega, talks about his new book, "Amazing Miracles of Padre Pio and the Stories Behind Them." In his latest book, Frank tells the stories behind some of Saint Pio's greatest miracles. 

Also, later in the show, Father Rich Jasper, Associate Pastor of St. Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware, will tell us about the life of Sister Cecilia Schelingova, another Modern Day Witness.

On this episode of FLASHBACK, Fr. Dominic Grassi, pastor and author of the book, "Still Called by Name: Why I Still Love Being a Priest," is interviewed.  The clergy sexual abuse crisis has been in the headlines since 2002, yet Fr. Grassi, like many holy priests, has not lost a bit of enthusiasm for his priestly vocation. Catholic Forum podcast listeners, enjoy this interview from 2011.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the "More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns" CD, Ms. Colleen Lindsey, Director of the Office for Religious Education for the Diocese of Wilmington, amd Dr. William Keimig, Assistant Director of The Franciscan University of Steubenville Catechetical Institute are interviewed. The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University exists to train and support the key catechists in any situation—priests, deacons, parents, or laity, whether professional or volunteer. Through conferences, online workshops, videos, audio, personal mentorship, and a wealth of resources produced by Franciscan University, all involved in the work of catechesis will find new ideas, new approaches, new techniques, and a new confidence to do the work of catechesis. The Diocese if Wilmington is partnering with the Institute to bring this program to Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore parishes. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about the life of Marthe Robin, another Modern Day Witness. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with Jane Knuth who discusses her book, "Thrift Store Saints: Discovering Jesus 25 Cents at a Time."

Catholic Forum FLASHBACK features interviews from the vast Catholic Forum archives that is available to podcast listeners for the very first time. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cut from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, we will talk with Bonnie Engstrom about her book, "61 Minutes to a Miracle: Fulton Sheen and a True Story of the Impossible." Bonnie's son, James, was stillborn. Through the intercession of Venerable Fulton Sheen and for the glory of God, he came back to life after being without a pulse for 61 minutes. In July, the Engstrom family miracle was approved by Pope Francis, paving the way for Sheen's possible canonization. Also, we will learn about Francis Xavier Prefontaine, one of Father Rich Jasper's Modern Day Witnesses.