Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for November 13, 2016, and a song from John Michael Talbot's "The Early Years" CD, we will talk with author Ruth Mazzarella about her book, "Drenched in Grace: One Woman's Story of Faith, Hope, Love and Cancer."

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, November 6, 2016, a musical selection from John Angotti's CD, "Testify;" meet Jamey Sturgill, Youth Minister at St. Ann Parish in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Jamey will share with the story of his journey from being a Baptist missionary in South Korea to Catholicism, discuss his work in youth ministry, and talk about the Theology on Tap Eastern Shore program where young adults meet in a pub to discuss God and religion. Also, Michele Harris, Pastoral Associate at St. Francis DeSales parish in Salisbury, Maryland will share a refection. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after the Sunday Gospel for October 30, 2016 and a musical selection from the CD' "Catholic Treasures," Mr. Mark Christian, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Wilmington will discuss the diocesan and parish cemeteries of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, cremation, pre-planning, All Souls' Day, and more.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, October 23, 2016, hear highlights from an address to Catholic educators by the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Allentown. Bishop Barres, who was ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Wilmington in 1989, was named Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI. He was back in the Diocese of Wilmington in August 2016 to give a keynote address to teachers and administrators of the Catholic schools of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can view highlights of Bishop Barres' address on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5WdxYSNrtg&feature=youtu.be

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Sunday Gospel for October 16, 2016, learn about the work of the Glenmary Home Missioners, when the community's President, Father Chet Artysiewicz is interviewed. How did a young man, born and raised in the Polish neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, become a missionary to under served areas of the United States? How did the Glenmary Home Missioners get started and what are they all about? Find out on this episode of Catholic Forum. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, October 9, 2016, and a musical selection from the CD "Catholic Treasures;" the President and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) will discuss  the work of this terrific organization and the future of Catholic education in the U.S.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, October 2, 2016, and a short segment of a song from Fr. Stan Fortuna, hear an interview with Ms. Brenda Burns and Mr. Vincent Robinson. The Knights of Peter Claver at St. Joseph Church in Wilmington are celebrating their tenth anniversary. Learn about this great organization and their wonderful work.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a short introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, September 25, 2016, and a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria from Beth Neilsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, Fr. Brian Lewis, Associate Pastor of St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, Delaware will discuss Marian Devotion and the Diocese of Wilmington's upcoming Marian Pilgrimage that is taking place on October 1, 2016. 

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Sunday Gospel,we celebrate Catechetical Sunday with Ms. Colleen Lindsay, Director of the Office of Religious Education for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Ms. Cindy Krebs, Director of Religious Education at Holy Cross Parish in Dover, Delaware. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, September 11, 2016, and a brief musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "The Early Years" CD; Mr. Joseph Zwilling, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of New York and General Manager of "The Catholic Channel" on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, will look back at the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Building on September 11, 2001 and how the local church responded.