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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: February, 2025
Feb 26, 2025

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update by Joe Owens, editor of The Dialog and a song from the album, More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns, we discuss assisted suicide with Jessica Rodgers, Coalitions Director for the Patients' Rights Action Fund. With assisted suicide bills once again introduced in both the Delaware and Maryland legislature, we put aside religious objections and take a secular look at assisted suicide and its effects on our community, our most vulnerable neighbors and medical professionals.  You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Click here. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or anytime on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music Podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 

Feb 19, 2025

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Catholic Treasures album, we talk with the founder and leader of the Saint John Institute, Father Nathan Cromly, about his new book, "Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation." Is there a better coach than St. Paul? Father shares why following St. Paul's example can make us brave, strong Christian leaders. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.comDioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please, Like, Share and Subscribe and follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

Feb 19, 2025

“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.

Feb 12, 2025

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a new update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we are joined by Diocese of Wilmington Archivist, Susan Kirk Ryan. Susan tells us about the important work of a diocesan archives and shares some of the remarkable documents and items that make up the Diocese of Wilmington's collection. We will see the Vatican document that established the Diocese of Wilmington in 1868, a beautiful pectoral cross from one of our past bishops, a hand-written note from Saint Mother Teresa and more. You can see a video of this interview, including the historic items from our archives, 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 and share.

Feb 5, 2025

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a update from The Dialog, we talk to Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, author of the new book, "Wilderness Within: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation." A popular Catholic podcaster, speaker and author; Sister Josephine tells how her book will help guide you through Lent to a more meaningful and joyful Easter. You can watch a video or this Catholic Forum interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Like or follow us here and at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

Feb 5, 2025

“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.

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