Catholic Forum

On this episode, after a brief introduction and the Sunday Gospel, meet Margarita Marquez, Pastoral Associate for Hispanic Ministry at St. Mary Refuge of Sinners Parish in Cambridge, Maryland, and her daughter, Fabiola. Shortly after coming to the United States in 2000, Margarita got involved in helping the many Mexican immigrants who came to the area to work in the crab picking businesses. Learn about her work and the people she serves on this edition of Catholic Forum. Portions of this program are in Spanish. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, June 19, 2016, meet Barry Lee, and sample some of the music from his Native American group, "Spirit Wing." The Diocese of Wilmington's Native American ministry will cosponsor a "Spirit Wing" concert on July 9, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bear, Delaware. For concert information, visit www.cdow.org. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, June 12th, hear Bishop Malooly's homily and other highlights from the May 28, 2016 ordination of Father Lance Martin, recorded at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington, Delaware.    

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introductionyou will hear the Gospel for Sunday, June 5, 2016, music from PaulTate, and an interview with bestselling author, blogger andteacher, Brandon Vogt. Brandon's new book is titled, "RETURN: Howto Draw Your Child Back to the Church," and is helping parents andgrandparents to understand young people who have fallen away fromthe Faith and helping to invite them back. Brandon also tellslisteners how they can get a FREE copy of the book.

On this edition of Catholic Forum, we will hear the Gospel for

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Most Holy Trinity Sunday, and a musical selection from Paul Tate; Dr. Hilary Chester from the USCCB's Anti-Trafficking Program will discuss the horrible crime of human trafficking and what the Church is doing to assist victims.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, we will hear the Gospel for the Feast of Pentecost, a musical selection, and we will meet the winners of The Jerry E. Dawson Memorial Vocations Essay Contest, sponsored by the Delaware Knights of Columbus. Cassidy Malik from St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish, James Edwards and Matthew Hanson from Immaculate Heart of Mary School, and Rory Ciszkowski from St. Elizabeth School will present their winning essays.

After an introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, and a musical selection; celebrate Mothers' Day by learning about Bayard House, a residential program for women who are homeless and pregnant. Kimberly Ellis is Senior Program Manager for Catholic Charities Bayard House, and she tell us about this wonderful home that has been helping women and their unborn babies since 1980.

After an introduction, the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, and a musical selection from the CD "Catholic Treasures"; hear an interview with Father Dan Gerres. Ordained 50 years ago, Father Gerres has ministered to the Catholic community in the Wilmington, Delaware area, and as chaplain for the Delaware National Guard and Gander Hill Prison. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, and music from Paul Tate; learn about the St. Francis Hospital LIFE Program with Executive Director, Amy Milligan and Enrollment & Outreach Director, Maria Miller.