Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with the president and co-founder of Red Bird Ministries, Kelly Breaux. Kelly and her husband, Ryan, did not find the help they needed from their church when their two children passed away. With God's help, they decided to form Red Bird Ministries, an organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child through miscarriage and stillbirth or as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Please like, subscribe and share!

On this episode of Catholic Forum after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, author, editor, speaker and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton expert. Sister recently wrote the introduction to and edited the classic book on Seton's spirituality, "Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait" by Father Joseph I. Dirvin, C.M. as the world recently marked the 50th anniversary of the canonization of the first American-born saint. Why is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton such a relatable saint for both women and men? How did her spiritual journey take her from New York to Italy to Baltimore to Emmitsburg? What roll did the Eucharist and Our Lady play in her conversion? We find out on this episode of Catholic Forum. You can see an video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Please like, subscribe and share!

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this extended episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap, who as a young Franciscan in the 1960s, served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Father John tell us about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how is most outstanding gift was his humility and what Padre Pio was like in his day-to-day life. We also learn about Father Aurilia's book, "Dearest Soul: A Spiritual Journey with Padre Pio." You can see a video of this wonderful interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe and follow us at FaceBook.com/CatholicForum.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk to Father Brian Lewis, Pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, Delaware, Dean of the Ocean Deanery and Coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington's Annual Marian Pilgrimage. This year, the pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The day will feature Mass with Bishop Koenig and priests and deacons of the Diocese of Wilmington, Confession, Rosary, Holy Hour and more. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington Office of Communication. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - www.YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please like, share and subscribe. Visit us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to the founder and executive director of the Ministry of Caring, Brother Ronald Giannone, OMF Cap. In 1976, Brother Ronald came to Delaware with the desire to serve the poor. Today, the Ministry of Caring has 19 different ministries and a $10 million annual budget. How did the Ministry of Caring get started? What motivates its founder and executive director, what does the future hold? We find out on this edition of Catholic Forum. You can see a video of Bob's interview with Brother Ronald on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Joe Owens, editor and general manager, and Mike Lang, long-time reporter for The Dialog and TheDialog.org, the official news source for the Catholic community of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. First published in 1965 as a result of the Second Vatical Counsel's call to modernize the Church, The Dialog is celebrating 60 years of journalistic excellence in service to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington with a special anniversary edition to be published on September 19, 2025. A video of the interview with Mike and Joe is available on the Diocese of Wimington's YouTube channel. Please like, share and subscribe.

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk Catholic schools with Diocese of Wilmington superintendent, Lou De Angelo and new associate superintendent, Tyler Kulp. As the 30 Catholic schools in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore prepare to go back in session, we find out what's new and learn how a 3-hour visit to a Catholic school in North Carolina changed the life of the newest addition to the diocesan school family. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Please like, subscribe and share.