Catholic Forum

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Sunday Gospel, and a song from Marty Haugen's CD, "All Are Welcome," we will meet speaker, author, and stand-up comedian, Katie McKenna. Yes, she was actually run over by a truck. Her new book tells the amazing and inspirational story of that awful day and how her faith helped to get her through it and the many months of painful rehab that followed. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel by Deacon Mark Fontana of Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and a musical selection from the CD "Catholic Treasures," we will learn about the work of the Diocesan Building Committee, when Mr. Romy Aquino, the committee's Chairman, will be interviewed. 

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Holy Gospel for the Feast of the Epiphany, hear an interview with Ministry of Caring's Sister Christa Rowe, OSC, and Ms. Jennifer Callahan, chairperson of the Mardi Gras committee.  Joseph House II gives a home to the homeless who have HIV/AIDS.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, proclaimed by Deacon Mark Fontana from Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and music from John Angotti's CD, "Welcome Home for Christmas," we will talk with author, radio and television personality, and motivational speaker, Terese Tomeo. Her new book it titled, "Me, My Selfie, and I: Finding real Happiness in a Self-absorbed World." 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, we present our annual Christmas Special. After a brief introduction and the Gospel for Christmas Day, we will hear Bishop W. Francis Malooly's annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. We will also hear some beautiful Christmas hymns performed by the Saint Thomas More Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Lorraine Steinhoff, and the Saint Thomas More Liturgical Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Ashley Solecki. St. Thomas More Academy is a Diocesan High School located in Magnolia, Delaware. For information, visit www.saintmore.org If you would like to see photos of the choirs, you can visit Catholic Forum's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent by Deacon Bob Cousar of St. Joseph Church in Wilmington, and a musical selection from the CD, "Songs of Angels: Christmas Hymns and Carols" by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, hear an interview with Catherine Odell, co-author of the book, "Angels of the Lord: 365 Reflections on Our Heavenly Guardians." 

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent proclaimed by Deacon Bob Cousar from St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, and a musical selection from John Angotti's "Please Come Home for Christmas" CD, learn about the work of Serviam Girls Academy in New Castle, Delaware when school President, Peggy Prevoznik Heins is the guest. Also, hear an Advent reflection from Father James Nash, Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Easton, Maryland. 

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, meet the Editorial Director of Servant Publishing, Heidi Saxton, and learn about her new book, "Advent With Saint Teresa of Calcutta."

On this, the First Sunday of Advent edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the proclamation of the Gospel by Deacon Bob Cousar, meet GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, conductor, and composer, J.J. Wright, and hear samples from his new CD, "O Emmanuel." Combining traditional sacred music with improvisational jazz, "O Emmanuel" feature the talents of the Notre Dame Children's Choir, and Fifth House Ensemble.  

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for November 20, 2016 Solemnity of Christ the King, and music from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," hear an interview with Mary Ellen Russell, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference. The MCC representatives the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archdiocese of Washington, and the Diocese of Wilmington to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis.