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Catholic Forum episodes

  • FLASHBACK: Author, Scott McDermott, talks about Charles Carroll

    On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, will learn about the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence – Charles Carroll of Carrollton- when author Scott McDermott is interviewed.  Scott’s book “Charles Carroll or Carrollton: Faithful Revolutionary,” tells us about this interesting man who was the wealthiest and longest living signer of the Declaration. This interview first aired on Catholic Forum on July 4, 2010. FLASHBACK is exclusive content for Catholic Forum podcast listeners. 

    16 min
  • Catholic Forum, June 29, 2019 - Guest: Fr. Stanislao Esposito

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, we will talk with Father Stanislao Esposito. Father looks back at his nine years as Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea/Holy Savior Parish in Ocean City, Maryland; and discusses his new assignment as Pastor of St. John the Baptist/Holy Angles Parish in Newark, Delaware. Also, we will learn about another Modern Day Witness from Father Rich Jasper, Associate Pastor of Saint Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware. 

    30 min
  • FLASHBACK: Author, Frank Rega, talks about Padre Pio

    On this episode of FLASHBACK, local Catholic author, Frank Rega who’s book, "The Truth About Padre Pio’s Stigmata and Other Wonders of the Saints" is a best seller.  Who was Saint Padre Pio and did he have the wounds of Christ like his spiritual father, St. Francis of Assisi?  Listen and find out. This interview aired on Catholic Forum in November of 2012.

    17 min
  • Catholic Forum, June 22, 2019 - Guest: Hillary Byrnes

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), and a musical selection from the CD, Catholic Treasures, we are joined by Ms. Hillary Byrnes, Director of Religious Liberty and Associate General Counsel of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). June 22 is the first day of Religious Freedom Week, a week set aside for Catholics are encouraged to pray and act each day for religious freedom. Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.

    30 min
  • Catholic Forum, June 15, 2019 - Guest: Sam Guzman

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, and a musical selection from the Paul Tate CD, "Let All Creation Sing," we celebrate Fathers' Day Weekend with the founder of CatholicGentleman.net and author of the new book, The Catholic Gentleman, Sam Guzman. We will also hear about another Modern Day Witness from Father Rich Jasper. 

    31 min
  • Catholic Forum, June 8, 2019 - Guests: Elise Cronin & Stephen Hauss

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Pentecost, and a musical selection from the CD, Catholic Treasures, we will discuss Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Wilmington with Ms. Elise Cronin from WILCYA, and Mr. Stephen Hauss, from Holy Cross ACTS. What are some of the challenges that Catholics between the ages of 18 and 40 face? How can the Church address these challenges? Also, Father Richard Jasper, will tell us about Modern Day Witness, Cora Evans. 

    31 min
  • Catholic Forum, June 1, 2019 - Guest: Jacob Scally

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, and a cut from Paul Tate's "Rejoice!" CD, hear an interview with Jacob Scally, co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the popular Christian rock band, 2 + One, and sample some of the music from the group's EP, "Anchored in Faith." 2 + One is giving a free concert in the BPAC at Saint Elizabeth School in Wilmington at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2018.

    30 min

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Catholic Forum began as a radio program in Wilmington, Delaware USA in 1939 making it the longest running Catholic discussion (non-liturgical) program in the United States. It is still on the air in…