Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Lent, and music from John Angotti's "Testify" CD, we present highlights from the Diocese of Wilmington's 150th anniversary opening Mass. Recorded at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, March 3, 2018, Bishop W. Francis Malooly's homily, and a presentation from Father Joseph W. McQuaide, Chancellor of the Diocese of Wilmington, are included. Fr more information about the Diocese of Wilmington's year-long sesquicentennial celebration, visit www.cdow.org/150th or www.facebook.com/cdow150th.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Lent, and a musical selection from John Angotti's "Testify" CD, we go back into the Catholic Forum archive and hear an interview with Msgr. J. Thomas Cini, retired Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Wilmington. In the interview that originally aired on March 9, 2003, Msgr. Cini talks about the importance and history of the Season of Lent. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, and a musical selection from the CD, "More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns," Deacon Fran Huhn discusses the Faith and Light program for those with intellectual disabilities and their families and friends. Information is available at www.faithandlight.org. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Father Joseph McQuaide, Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, and co-chair of the Diocesan Sesquicentennial Committee, will discuss the upcoming year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese. The celebration begins on March 3, 2018 with a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington. 

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Lent, and a selection from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," hear an interview with Tommy Tighe. Tommy's book, "The Catholic Hipster Handbook: Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff," has become a bestseller. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, author Diane Houdek will discuss her books, "Lent with Saint Francis: Daily Reflections" and "The Hope of Lent: Dailey Reflections from Pope Francis." Learn how St. Francis and Pope Francis can help us get the most out of this coming Season of Lent.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after the proclamation of the Gospel for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington, will discuss consecrated life. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD, "More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns," Fr. Leonard Klein, Director of Pro Life Activities for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Ms. Jennifer Briemann, Deputy Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference will discuss Physician Assisted Suicide and legislation in Delaware and Maryland that would make it legal. 

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, "Catholic Treasures," we talk with Father Tom Peterman. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Wilmington in 1957, Father Peterman is considered one of the top experts on the history of the Diocese that will begin the year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary on March 3, 2018.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a selection from the CD, "How Great Thou Art; The Best of The Priests," Mark Christian, Executive Director of Cemeteries of the Diocese of Wilmington will discuss cremation and other topics that Catholics should consider.