Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Kim Zarif, a member of Saint Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Ocean City, Maryland, will discus challenges faced by refugees and immigrants from Syria. Kim's husband immigrated from Syria over 20 years ago. Recently she and her husband helped settle other family members who came to Delmarva as refugees. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Ms. Katy Moran from the World Apostolate of Fatima will be interviewed. One hundred years ago, at the height of WWI, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Katy Moran will discuss these world-famous apparitions and tell us about the International Pilgrim Statue that will be visiting four churches in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore in early April.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, Ms. Amy Milligan and Ms. Maria Miller from the St. Francis Hospital LIFE Center will discuss challenges that face senior citizens and their family members and how the LIFE Center can be an alternative to nursing care.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, and a Lenten classic from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," Ms. Arline Dosman, Director of Hispanic Ministry for Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware and Immaculate Conception Church in Marydel, Maryland will be interviewed. What are the challenges that Spanish-speaking Catholics face? How is the Church trying to meet the needs of the diverse immigrant community? Listen and find out. 

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Lent, and a song from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," Father Joseph Cocucci, Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish in Berlin, Maryland, will discuss the season of Lent.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 26, 2017, and a song from the CD, "Blest Are They: The Best of David Haas, Vol. 1," Ms. Mary Body, Director of Religious Education at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware will discuss ways to make the Season of Lent more meaningful for children and families. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the proclamation of the Holy Gospel for Sunday, February 19, 2017, we will hear an interview with writer, journalist, and speaker, Deacon Henry Liberstat. Henry, a Deacon for the Diocese of Orlando, discusses his book, "Catholic and Confident: Simple Steps to Share Your Faith. 

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 12, 2017 proclaimed by Deacon Mark Fontana, and a song from John Angotti's "Testify!" CD, we will talk with Father Emerson Rodriguez, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington. Father will talk about his vocation, his work with Spanish-speaking Catholics in Delaware and on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and the upcoming V Enquentro. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 5, 2017, and a musical selection, we will talk with Paula D'Arcy, the bestselling author of "Song for Sarah."  In her latest book, "Stars at Night," Paula tells readers about the crushing loss of her husband and young daughter, and how she was able to find the light within her during the darkest of times.

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and a song from David Haas' "Blest are They' CD, we will celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week when we are joined by two parents who elected to send their children to Catholic schools, Ms. Beth Higley Stella, and Mr. Steward Lee. We will also hear from Dr. Lou DeAngelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington.