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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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Mar 20, 2023

“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.

Mar 18, 2023

Millions of mothers have watched their children abandon their Catholic faith in a chaotic, stressful and struggling world. Like St. Monica, the women of Millions of Monicas pray for their children to return to the practice of their Catholic faith, and to always stay close to their faith.  On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we talk to Jane VanHouten, co-founder and national leader of Millions of Monicas; and Lucy Sneeringer, who is brining this important ministry to Delaware. 

Mar 8, 2023

“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.

Mar 4, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Marlene Watkins about her book, "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes: Twenty Extraordinary Experiences Along the Way to the Grotto." Hear some of the astounding true stories of miracles at Lourdes, from the woman who founded Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and become its first volunteer.

Feb 25, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we will talk to Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag, Chief Executive Office of The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, in Philadelphia.  Founded in the 1920s, the Shrine was recently elevated to minor basilica status. 

 

Feb 21, 2023

“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.

Feb 18, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk to Therese Brown, Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Publishers, and learn about some of the exciting new books and other resources to help us have a more meaningful Lent. 

You can see a video of the interview with Therese Brown on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel -www.youtube.com/DioceseofWilm or by clicking here. 

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Feb 11, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from Joe Owens, Editor of The Dialog, we will talk with Rachael Killackey, Founder and CEO of Magdala Ministries. Established as a place of honesty, hope and healing for women of faith struggling with sexual addictions, Magdala Ministries, has resources including blogs, podcasts and small group sessions to help women of faith who wish to break the chains of addiction. 

Feb 8, 2023

“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.

Feb 4, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we will learn about the book, "How I Became a Man: A Life with Comunists, Atheists, and Other Nice People," by Father Alexander Krylov. This book gives us a humorous look behind the Iron Curtan into the Soviet Union of the 80s and 90s, and explores the struggles facing underground Catholics trying to practice their faith under an oppressive athiest government. Thomas Jacobi from Ignatius Press is the guest. We will also learn a little about the life of Saint Blaise. 

Jan 28, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Padua Academy seniors, Bridget Casey and Sophia Correale and St. Elizabeth seniors, DJ Wescott and Eric O'Neill. These students will look back at their Catholic school education as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2023. We will also hear from Diocese of Wilmington Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lou De Angelo and learn about the life and work of St. Thomas Aquinas who's feast we celebrate each January 28th. 

Jan 25, 2023

“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.

Jan 25, 2023

“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.

Jan 21, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Mr. Dan Pin, Director for Catholic Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington, about the February 3, 2023 Damacus Camp's Jesus Night. Jesus Night is a faith-awakening event for middle school and high school youth focused on a joy-filled Eucharistic encounter. The night is centered around praise and worship, quality spirtual speakers, and of course, Eucharistic Adoration. We will also learn a little about St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of the Diocese of Wilmington. 

Jan 14, 2023

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news brief, we will talk to Debbie Cowden, who with her husband Dave, authored The Prayer Book for Tired Parents: Practical Ways to Grow in Love of God and Get Your Family to Heaven.  The Prayer Book for Tired Parents includes relatable, real-life reflections on the struggles that parents with young children face, as well as heartwarming stories on how they can make you a stronger parent and a better Catholic.

 

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