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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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Now displaying: July, 2024
Jul 31, 2024

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Dr. Jim Papandrea, a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, with a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian Church, New Testament interpretation, and the history of the Roman Empire. Jim's latest book is titled "Praying Like the Early Church: Seven Insights from the Church Fathers to Help You Connect With God." You can see a video of Bob's interview with Jim Papandrea on our YouTube Channel - youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Listen to Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts, or listen every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

Jul 24, 2024

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Abbey Thibodeau, Dialog special corrospondent to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianopolis. The St. Mark's High School grad and communications student at Millersville University reflects on her time at the Congress, the impact of the speakers and how the Congress has affected her faith. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/DiocesofWilm. You can see Abbey's reports at The Dialog.org. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications.

Jul 24, 2024

“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.

Jul 17, 2024

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Stephanie Kelton talks to Porsha Harvey, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington's Basic Needs Senior Program Manager, about how the social services organization helps to supply the basic needs to the disadvantaged of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can hear see a video of Stephanie's interview with Porsha 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.

Jul 10, 2024

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we discuss the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 - 21, 2024 and the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress happening in Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with Father Joseph McQuaide and Mr. Daniel Pin, both deeply involved with the Congresses and the Eucharistic Revival in the diocese. 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.

Jul 10, 2024

“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.

Jul 3, 2024

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Rev. Donald Van Alstyne, a Marian Father, retired army chaplain and current chaplain at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Father discusses his calling to the religious priesthood, service as an enlisted man during the Vietnam era, military chaplain service and his very important work with our veterans. You can see a video of Bob Krebs' interview with Father Van on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTubd Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please pray for our military and veterans. 

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