On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news brief, we will learn about the homeless situation in Delaware when we are joined by Ms. Rachel Stucker from Housing Allience Delaware, and Mr. Fritz Jones from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. December 9-11 is Delaware Faith and Housing Justice Weekend when the plight of our homeless brothers and sisters is highlighted among religious congregations and communities of faith.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a sampling from John Michael Talbot's CD, "Table of Plenty," we will talk with author and editor, Eric Sammons. Eric and his wife, Suzan, have a new book to help families have a more meaningful and educational Advent Season. The book, titled "The Jesse Tree: An Advent Devotion,' uses Christ's family tree to help understand God's plan for salvation. We will also learn a little about St. Agnus of Assisi, the Novermber 19th Saint of the Day.
“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 communities.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Andy Cooney, one of the famous New York Tenors, and Sheila McGirl, the Director of the Development Office of the Diocese of Wilmington, about the upcoming Magic of Christmas concert that the Tenors are giving in Wilmington on December 11, 2022 to benefit Catholic Charities. We will learn about the three talented men who make up the New York Tenors - Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio - sample some of their music, and find out how you can get tickets to this enjoyable event that will benefit the work of Catholic Charities.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog's Joe Owens, we will talk to Christa Klein, the widow of Father Leonard Klein, about the new book, A Grain of Wheat: Collected Sermons of Father Leonard R. Klein. In his 13 years as a priest of the Diocese of Wilmington, former Lutheran pastor, Father Klein delivered hundreds of homilies. This new book offers some of his most powerful. We will also learn about a special event with author and columnist, George Weigel, that will happen in Wilmington on November 17, 2022.
“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 communities.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we learn about the work of the Delaware Knights of Columbus when State Deputy, Rick Johnson, is interviewed.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will hear highlights from the recent Saint Mark's High School Renewing the Vision campaign kick-off event. We will hear Bishop William Koenig's remarks and highlights from the announcement from Saint Mark's very enthusiastic president, Tom Fertal.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we will meet to two FOCUS missionaries, Maria Mummert and Kate Burns, and learn about their outreach to students at the University of Delaware. We will also learn about Saint Teresa of Avila who we celebrate each October 15th.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from Joe Owens of The Dialog, and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we will talk to Ms. Eileen Gaus from the Diocese of Wilmington Office for Marriage and Family Ministry/Respect Life, about Footprints, the Diocesan Miscarriage Ministry. October 15th has been designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Footprints will sponsor a Mass of Remembrance and Healing for Pregnancy and Infant Loss on October 14th. A special invitation is extended to parents, grandparents and siblings who grieve the death of children as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early infant death.
“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 communities.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog and a cut from the CD, More Than 50 Most Lives Hymns, we will talk with the Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, Ms. Jenny Kraska. This past summer, Jenny visited a convent in Ukraine and witnessed how the sisters are helping the people of that war-torn country. She also will update us as to the most pressing issues facing Maryland Catholics. In addition, we will learn about one of the most popular saints, Therese of Lisieux.
You are invited to help the Shelter for Women and Children in Lviv, Ukraine. Click here.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we talk with Father Abbot Anderson about his community of Benedictine Monks who live and work at Our Lady of Clear Creek Abby in Oklahoma. We will learn about the daily life of a Monk and about their new CD, "Rorate Coeli: Marian Sounds of Advent."
“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 communities.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and music from Beth Nielson Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we will learn about this year's Marian Pilgrimage taking place on October 1st at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Delaware, when pilgrimage coordinator, Father Brian Lewis, pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware, is interviewed.
Ms. Immaculée Ilibagiza, the author of the international best-selling book, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage. Additionally, local artist Mrs. Kate Capato, of Visual Grace, will be giving a presentation on the symbology of Our Lady in Art, including in her own art.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Joe Owens, and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we will discuss the results of the Synod Listening Sessions, with Father Glenn Evers. From February until June, hundreds of Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore Catholics participated in dozens of Listening Sessions. We will learn what is on the minds and hearts of Diocese of Wilmington parishioners on this edition of Catholic Forum.
Donna Santoni of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Ocean City, Md.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog and a music sample from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Jessica Keating Floyd, Director of the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity in the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Her organization, along with the Sisters of Life and CampCampo Films have released Into Life, an original 12-part video series based on the work of the Sisters serving women who are pregnant.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Dr. Lou De Angelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. How are the dozens of Catholic schools serving the acedemic and spiritual needs of the over 8,000 students in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. We will find out when we chat with Lou De Angelo. We will also learn about our Saint of the Day, Saint Agustine of Hippo.
Karen Kohler is a parishioner at St. John the Beloved
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Kristen Van Uden from Sophia Institute Press about their release of the book, "The Wrath of God: How to Read the Signs of the Times and Recognize the Evils of Our Age," by Father Livio Fanzaga. Kristen will tell us what the Italian theologen has to say about the end of the world, the antichirst, and who may be seduced by his message. In the book, Fr. Livio seeks to acquaint ordinary Catholics with the biblical and Church teachings about the end of the world and to prepare ourselves spiritually for the end whenever it may come. We will also learn about Saint Bernard of Clairvaux our Saint of the Day.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Mr. Mike Speicher, coordinator of athletics for the Diocese of Wilmington's Office for Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry. Over 4,000 Delaware youth participate in CYM atletic prorgams including football, basketball, track, soccer, volleyball, and more. We learn about it and about the upcoming CYM golf outting on this episode of Catholic Forum.
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.