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Each Saturday, Catholic Forum brings you a news update from The Dialog, the official news source for the Diocese of Wilmington, and an interview segment of about 21 minutes in length. Catholic Forum is the longest-running Catholic talk show on radio, having begun in 1939 on a radio station in Wilmington, Delaware. It is now heard every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is heard in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area as well as throughout the State of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. As soon as it finishes airing on the radio, a new program podcast debuts at 2:00 p.m. ET each Saturday afternoon. Catholic Forum is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington
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Aug 6, 2022

On this eposode of Catholic Forum, we will get a news update from Dialog editor, Joe Owens, then learn about the beautiful and historic Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wiilmington, Delware, when we are joined by the Very Reverend Joseph W. McQuaide, IV, the cathedral's Rector.  Father McQuaide will tell us about the cathedral's history, the parish community, and ways we can help the ministry of the cathedral during the upcoming special collection. 

Aug 2, 2022

'One of Us' podcast

Jul 30, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will talk with Chris McKenna, founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes, an organization that helps families, schools, and churches to create safer digital environments for their children. Chris will discuss the PROTECT app that uses technology to help your family become predator-proof, porn-resilient, and screen-wise.

Jul 23, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Dan DeMatte, author, speaker, TV host and youth minister. Dan's new book it titled, "Dream Bigger: A 21-Day Journey to Unlock God's Dream for Your Life."  Dream Bigger unlocks your capacity to dream God-sized dreams and gives the Church encouragement to start dreaming in big, bold ways again! This day-by-day journey helps Christians not only to discover God’s dream for their lives but to start taking real steps toward accomplishing those dreams. We will also learn about St. Bridget of Sweden, the Franciscan Media Saint of the Day. 

Jul 21, 2022

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Jul 16, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Deacon Ben Feril from Immaculate Conception Parish in Elkton, Maryland. Ben has had an impressive career as an officer in the United States Navy, and holds national positions with the Boy Scouts of America. We will meet him and learn about his calling to the Diaconate on this episode or Catholic Forum. 

Jul 15, 2022

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable with their parish communities.

Jul 9, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will chat with local best selling, award-winning novelist, Michele Chynoweth, about her new book, "The Wise Man," a riveting, ripped from the headlines book based on the Bible story of King Solomon. The Wise Man tells the story of a new US Supreme Court justice as he prepares to hear a landmark abortion case that could reverse Roe v. Wade.  Also, we will learn about the life of Saint Veronica Giuliani.

Jun 29, 2022

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable with their parish communities.

Jun 25, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives news headlines from The Dialog, and a cut from the "More Than 50 Most Loves Hymns" CD, we will talk with Catholic researcher, Hans Plate, the founder and president of Videa Research. His latest study sheds some light on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the lives of ordinary Catholics, their prayer life, worship habits, and future intentions. Also, we will learn about Saints Peter and Paul, from Franciscan Media. 

Jun 18, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Joe Owens of The Dialog gives us the news headlines, then we talk to Franciscan Sister Diane Tomkinson about her work as Charism: Engagement Minister (Young Adults, Volunteers, New Memberships) for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. 

Jun 15, 2022
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish communities.
Jun 11, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a newsbrief from The Dialog and music from Beth Nielson Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we will learn about the National Eucharistic Revival and the special Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession in Wilmington, when Father Glenn Evers and Ms. Colleen Lindsey are interviewed. 

Jun 4, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and we sample a song from Paul Tate's "Let All Creation Sing" CD, we will talk with Father William Hazzard, a retired priest of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Ordained in 1963, Father has seen a lot of changes in the Church and has worked dilegently to serve the people of God - work that he continues today. You can support the retired priests of the Diocese of Wilmington by your contirbution to the special collection the weekend of June 4/5 in the churches of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. 

May 28, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and a sample from the John Michael Talbot CD, The Quiet, we will hear highlights from the May 21, 2022 ordination of Father Brennan Ferris, including Bishop William Koenig's homily and the Litany of Supplication. 

May 23, 2022
'One of Us' is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.
May 21, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and a sampling from the "Table of Plenty" CD by John Michael Talbot, we will learn about the work of the Seamen's Center of Wilmington and the National Day of Prayer and Rememberance for Mariners and People of the Sea. Christine Lassiter is the Seamen's Center's Executive Director, and Joe Ryan is a volunteer at the Center.  You can read about Bishop Koenig's recent visit to the Center and one of the ships, in this article in The Dialog. 

May 17, 2022

'One of Us' is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities. 

May 7, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will sample a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, and then talk with Megan Gilbert, Communications Officer for Catholic Relief Services. CRS and their partners are in Eastern Europe to help the millions of Ukrainian refugees who are fleeing their homeland in the wake of the Russian invasion. We will also learn about the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. 

May 3, 2022

'One of Us' is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities. 

Apr 30, 2022

On this epidode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog and a musical selection from the More Then 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we will talk to Felix Spitelle from the Delaware Knights of Columbus about their annual Jerry Dawson Memorial Vocations Essay Contest. We will also hear the 5th through 8th grade students present their winning essays. 

Apr 23, 2022

On this episode of Catholic Forum, afternews headlines from The Dialog, and a cut from the Paul Tate CD, "Rejoice!," we will talk with Anna Keating, the co-author of the book, "The Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That Make Up a Catholic Life." This beautifully designed book will help readers celebrate Catholicism throughout the years, across daily practice and milestones. The Catholic Catalogue is a field guide, a list of far ranging topics, that should aid any Catholic, whether steeped in the tradition or just discovering spirituality for the first time, to understand the daily acts that make up a Catholic life. Also, we will learn about the Saint of the Day, Saint George. 

Apr 16, 2022

On this special Easter edition of Catholic Forum, we present the Most Reverend William E. Koenig's Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Happy Easter!

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