On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the proclamation of the Holy Gospel for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we will learn about the Share in the Spirit campaign, when Deb Fold, Director of Development for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is interviewed. Share in the Spirit helps families be able to provide a Catholic school education to their children.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, and music from Beth Neilsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we will present highlights from the August 19, 2017 Permenant Diaconate Ordination, including Bishop Malooly's homily.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Gospel for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, hear an interview with Mr. Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of the Pro-Life Action League and learn about the September 9th National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children being held around the country and at Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington, Delaware.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," Ms. Mary Gispert will discuss the efforts of the people of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Wilmington, Delaware to help the people of Gulu, a city in Northern Uganda. The Delaware Catholic community has built a preschool, a "piggery," and have plans to build a primary school for this African community that has been plagued by civil war, genocide, and poverty. Mary also tells us about the upcoming "Give It Up For Gulu" 5K fundraiser.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after the Gospel for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from Paul Tate's "Let All Creation Sing" CD, hear an interview with Ms. Marilyn Henry, US Chapter Coordinator for the Catholic Grandparents Association. Learn about the importance of grandparents in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren, the work of the Association, and their upcoming conference in Philadelphia.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 19 Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD, "50 Most Popular Hymns," Father John Solomon, Associate Pastor of Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware, will discuss the upcoming Diocese of Wilmington 150th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Rome, Annecy, and Assisi. The pilgrimage will take place in April 2018.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Feast of the Transfiguration, and a song from David Haas' "Echo of Faith" CD, Father John Bartunek, LC, will discuss the latest in his series of seasonal meditation books.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection; hear an interview with writer, Susie Lloyd. Susie is a Catholic mom, blogger, humorist, and author of "Please Don't Drink the Holy Water," and "Bless Me Father, For I Have Kids."
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction,the Sunday Gospel, and a musical selection, Kelly Nieto will be the guest. Kelly is a speaker, humorist, former Miss America runner up, and the creator of "The Cross and the Light" a Broadway style musical that tells the story of Christ from his Passion to Pentecost.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Holy Gospel for Sunday, July 16, 2017, and a musical selection from Beth Neilson Chapman's "Hymns" CD, Msgr. George Brubaker will be the guest. He is the Pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church in New Castle, Delaware. He will discuss the apparitions of Our Lady who appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal one hundred years ago this year.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and an oldie but a goody from the Saint Louis Jesuits, Kevin Lawry, author of the book, "How God Dragged Me Kicking and Screaming into the Catholic Church" and founder of www.gratefulconvert.com will be interviewed.
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Priests' CD, "Now Sings My Soul," Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. will be the guest. What is it like to be in charge of the largest Catholic church in North America? Msgr. Rossi will tell us about it on this episode.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection, hear an interview with Father Lance Martin. Ordained in May 2016, Father Martin serves as the Associate Pastor of Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington, Delaware. In this interview, he talks about his conversion to Catholicism, his service in the military, and looks back at his first year as a priest.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the Feast of Corpus Christi, Steve Bollman will be interviewed. Steve is the founder of Paradisus Dei and the developer of the TMIY: That Man Is You program for development of authentic male leadership.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for Trinity Sunday, hear an interview with Trent Horn, author, speaker and apologist. Trent, who is the author of the new book, "Why We Are Catholic," and others will give tips on how we can defend our faith in a kind, compassionate, and persuasive manner.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Pentecost Sunday, and a musical selection from John Angotti's "Testify" CD, we present highlights from the May 20, 2017 Priesthood ordination of Fr. Richard J. Jasper, including Bishop Malooly's homily, recorded at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, we will learn about the Anti-Defamation League's program for Catholic school teachers, "Bearing Witness." Ms. Randi Boyette from the ADL's Philadelphia office will tell us about this program that is designed to explore Jewish-Catholic relations through the years, and help teachers to present important topics such as anti-Semitism, The Holocaust, and hate.
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 6th Sunday of Easter, and a song from John Michael Talbot, we will talk to Saints Peter and Paul, Easton, Maryland parishioner, Mr. Alex Handy. Alex was a participant in a recent mission trip to San Marcos, Guatemala. Since 2003, the Diocese of Wilmington and the Diocese of San Marcos have been engaged in a Solidarity Partnership. Saints Peter and Paul have been very active in the partnership in recent years. Alex shares his impressions and reflections on his trip.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Karen Barbieri will discuss Pietra Fitness. Karen developed this alternative to yoga that incorporates Christian prayer and meditation. Information is available at www.pietrafitness.com.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Easter, and music from John Michael Talbot; we will chat with five student winners of the annual Jerry E. Dawson Knights of Columbus Vocation Essay Contest, and hear their winning essays. Norah Teaney, a 5th grader from Immaculate Heart of Mary School; Sam Rajevich, a 6th grader from St. Elizabeth School; 7th grader Francesca Tussa from St. Ann's School; and 8th graders, Kiley Larkin from St. Joseph on the Brandywine Religious Education Program; and Grace Smith from Ursuline Academy will present their essays.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, we will hear a message from the Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington that reflects on the Gospel and ties it in with the Diocese of Wilmington's Annual Catholic Appeal. The Appeal begins in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore on April 30th.
After the bishop's message, we will hear a cut from Marty Haugen's "All Are Welcome" CD, and an interview with Msgr. Peter Vaghi, author of the new book, "Meeting God in the Upper Room."
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, and a musical selection from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," we will talk with photographer, Kristyn Brown, about "The Saints Project." As a talented young photographer in Los Angeles, Kristyn longed to use her talent to glorify God. The Saints Project, that depicts modern day men, women and children as saints of the Church, was the answer to her prayers.
On this special, Easter episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Holy Gospel for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, we will present the Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly's Easter message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington, and some joyful music presented by the St. John the Baptist/Holy Angel Parish choir, under the direction of Mr. Stephen Adams.
On this Palm Sunday episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, we will hear the Passion of Jesus, according to St. Matthew, presented by students from St. Elizabeth High School in Wilmington, Delaware. For names and photos of the students, visit the Catholic Forum Facebook page at www.facebook.com/catholicforum
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Kim Zarif, a member of Saint Mary Star of the Sea Parish in Ocean City, Maryland, will discus challenges faced by refugees and immigrants from Syria. Kim's husband immigrated from Syria over 20 years ago. Recently she and her husband helped settle other family members who came to Delmarva as refugees.