On this episode of Catholic Forum, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP joins the show to discuss his new book “Witness: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation” from Ave Maria Press. Fr. Briscoe also discusses his work as the General Promoter of Social Communication for the Order of Preachers and experiences he had while visiting his brother Dominicans in Israel which gave him inspiration for this new book. This is only a portion of the interview with Fr. Briscoe, visit the Dicoese of Wilmington YouTube channel to watch the interview in it's entirety.
With a foreword by Jonathan Roumie, Witness is a great addition to your Lent or Holy Week routine and will help you understand the passion narrative in a more tangible way. Pick up a copy of Witness from Ave Maria Press here: https://www.avemariapress.com/product... (And watch companion videos for each week of Lent featuring Fr. Patrick.)
You can find out more about the Order of the Friar Preachers by visiting https://www.op.org/ or https://opeast.org/.
And you can follow Fr. Briscoe and a few of his brother Dominicans on their podcast, Godsplaining: https://godsplaining.org/.
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“It’s about working together, together we are the Church.”
On this edition of Catholic Forum, Sheila McGirl, Director of Development joins the show to discuss the 2026 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the appeal being taken up in our diocese to support our community of faith in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore! Sheila explains why giving to the appeal isn't transactional, every gift made to the appeal helps to strengthen and serve the people of the Diocese of Wilmington.
The weekend of February 28, 2026 is Commitment Weekend for the appeal and we're excited to see what good we can do as a community this year thanks to your generosity. To learn more about the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal visit our website: https://cdow.org/ministries/development-office/faith-and-charity-catholic-appeal/
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Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
"When we pray the psalms we are praying the prayers Jesus would have prayed."
On this episode of Catholic Forum, Hannah is joined by Emily Mae Mentock, author of "Praying with the Psalms:3 Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026" available from Ave Maria Press. Emily's perspective on the psalms as a way to build relationship with God and grow in understanding of our faith will hopefully give you a deeper appreciation for the psalms as we enter the Lenten season. Purchase Praying with the Psalms here: https://www.avemariapress.com/product...
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Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. 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 edition of Catholic Forum, Hannah sits down with Sr. Patricia Millen, OSF to discuss her work with the Chester County Coalition and Nuns Against Gun Violence.
Nuns Against Gun Violence is a national network of women religious who work with state and local governments to end gun violence and support communities affected by gun violence. You can learn more about Nuns Against Gun Violence, including their 4th Annual Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence here: https://nunsagainstgunviolence.org/
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, Bob Krebs comes out of retirement (briefly) to interview the new host of Catholic Forum and Director of Communications for the Diocese of Wilmington, Hannah Dell. Hannah talks about her life and experience at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and what she's looking forward to in Wilmington. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 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, Joe Owens, editor and general manager of The Dialog, interviews Bob Krebs, retired director of communications for the Diocese of Wilmington and host/producer of Catholic Forum for 25 years. Bob looks back at his career in Catholic media serving the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. In addition to listening to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts and every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640, you can also watch video interviews on the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington YouTube Channel. Just search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 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 Catholic Forum episode, after a news update from The Dialog and TheDialog.org, and after music from Catholic Treasures Classics for Worship, we present the first in a series of "Faces of Impact" interviews featuring some of the people behind the Catholic Charities mission, and those whose lives are transformed by it. On this episode, Abbey Klous, Catholic Charities' Development Coordinator, talks to two student leaders from Salesianum High School in Wilmington, Delaware - Anthony Morgan and Shaun Hahn - about their "Salesians for Life Club" and their recent "Spike for Life" fundraiser for Bayard House, Catholic Charities' shelter for women in crisis pregnancies. You can hear Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. And you can watch videos of all current and past episodes of Catholic Forum on the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Youtube Channel.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Pastor Mark Hansen from St. Clement's Episcopal Church in Massey, Maryland and Mr. Ed Gordon from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chestertown, Maryland about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and how the week was started by Maryland Eastern Shore native, Father Paul Wattson, SA. Father Paul was an American priest who co-founded the Society of the Atonement with Mother Lurana White, and the Christian Unity Octave in The Episcopal Church. He was later received into the Catholic Church and is remembered as an advocate for ecumenism. His case for canonization is being promoted by the Archdiocese of New York. The communities of St. Clement's and Sacred Heart are inviting all to come celebrate Christian unity at a fellowship and worship service at St. Clement's, 32940 Maryland Line Road, Massey, Maryland 21650 on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. 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, Father Michael Newman, OSFS, Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Adrian, Michigan, discussed the history of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Founded in 1875 by Blessed Louis Brisson, the Oblates first came to the United States in the early 1900s and started their first school - Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware. Thus began their decades of service to the community in the Diocese of Wilmington and beyond. Father Newman, an Oblate Priest, looks back at their amazing history and previews the exciting future of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. You can see a video of the interview with Father Newman on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.
Merry Christmas! On this special Christmas Catholic Forum we feature Bishop William Koenig's annual Christmas message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore and present an interview we talk with Boglárka Sztancs, International Relations Coordinator for EWTN Global Services. Boglárka, a native of Hungary, has been living and working in Rome for many years and shares what it is like to experience Advent and Christmas in the Eternal City. Also, we are happy to present some great Christmas music from the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Ormandy's The Glourious Sounds of Christmas CD, John Michael Talbot's The Birth of Jesus CD and John Angotti's Welcome Home for Christmas CD. You can see videos of Bishop Koenig's Christmas message and Bob Krebs' interview with Boglárka Sztancs on the Diocese of WIlmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 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 and a song from the CD "Songs of Angels: Christmas Hymns & Carols" from the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, we meet talented singer, songwriter and performer, Bradley Banning who is bringing the Catholic faith to country music. Bradley tells of his love for country music, his conversion to Catholicism, and how he strives to live his faith in the music industry. As an added bonus - he performs a Christmas song that he wrote with his father and a friend, titled "Christmas on Main." You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, local author and retired school psychologist, Mike McGrew, will discuss his new book, "The Boy Who Would Be Santa." In this historical fiction picture book, the story of Saint Nicholas is told in his own words. Relatable to children of all ages, this book tells the true story of how kindness and overcoming obstacles can lead to sainthood. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTubd channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe! Santa is watching! :)
“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 Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington. Sister tells us about all the ways that religious women and men are vital contributors to the life of the Church in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Sister also highlights how the money raised during the Retirement Fund for Religious Collection - held this year on Dec. 13/14 - helps the religious of our diocese to have a more secure retirement. You can see a video of this interview 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 Joe Owens of The Dialog and a cut from the CD "Songs of Angels" by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, we talk with Notre Dame professor and author, Catherine Cavadini. Catherine's new book - with artist, Anastassia Cassady - is titled, "Behold the Wonder: The Coming of Christ Through Mary's Eyes" and is a beautifully illustrated book of meditations for Advent and Christmas. Learn Lectio Divina and Viseo Divina as you experience the wonder that Our Lady experienced leading up to and during the birth of Jesus. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications. 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 episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we are honored to introduce Father Joseph F. Chorpenning, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales priest, author, scholar and teacher. His latest book is titled, "Saint Joseph and the Carmelite Reform of Saint Teresa of Avila: Father, Teacher of Prayer, Intercessor in Every Need" available from Catholic University of America Press. We learn about Father Chorpenning's early life, his vocational calling, his ministry as an Oblate and how he became an expert on Saint Joseph and the Holy Family. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 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 episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Carol Ripken, Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington. For 50 years, Carol has been a dedicated Catholic school teacher, administrator, and key member of the Catholic Schools Office team. Carol tells about her extraordinary journey in Catholic education, explains what makes Catholic schools great, and shares her reflections on the future of Catholic schools. You see a video of Carol's interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.