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.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Ms. Katy Moran from the World Apostolate of Fatima will be interviewed. One hundred years ago, at the height of WWI, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Katy Moran will discuss these world-famous apparitions and tell us about the International Pilgrim Statue that will be visiting four churches in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore in early April.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, Ms. Amy Milligan and Ms. Maria Miller from the St. Francis Hospital LIFE Center will discuss challenges that face senior citizens and their family members and how the LIFE Center can be an alternative to nursing care.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, and a Lenten classic from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," Ms. Arline Dosman, Director of Hispanic Ministry for Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware and Immaculate Conception Church in Marydel, Maryland will be interviewed. What are the challenges that Spanish-speaking Catholics face? How is the Church trying to meet the needs of the diverse immigrant community? Listen and find out.
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 1st Sunday of Lent, and a song from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," Father Joseph Cocucci, Pastor of Saint John Neumann Parish in Berlin, Maryland, will discuss the season of Lent.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 26, 2017, and a song from the CD, "Blest Are They: The Best of David Haas, Vol. 1," Ms. Mary Body, Director of Religious Education at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware will discuss ways to make the Season of Lent more meaningful for children and families.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the proclamation of the Holy Gospel for Sunday, February 19, 2017, we will hear an interview with writer, journalist, and speaker, Deacon Henry Liberstat. Henry, a Deacon for the Diocese of Orlando, discusses his book, "Catholic and Confident: Simple Steps to Share Your Faith.
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 12, 2017 proclaimed by Deacon Mark Fontana, and a song from John Angotti's "Testify!" CD, we will talk with Father Emerson Rodriguez, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington. Father will talk about his vocation, his work with Spanish-speaking Catholics in Delaware and on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and the upcoming V Enquentro.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 5, 2017, and a musical selection, we will talk with Paula D'Arcy, the bestselling author of "Song for Sarah." In her latest book, "Stars at Night," Paula tells readers about the crushing loss of her husband and young daughter, and how she was able to find the light within her during the darkest of times.
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and a song from David Haas' "Blest are They' CD, we will celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week when we are joined by two parents who elected to send their children to Catholic schools, Ms. Beth Higley Stella, and Mr. Steward Lee. We will also hear from Dr. Lou DeAngelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington.
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Sunday Gospel, and a song from Marty Haugen's CD, "All Are Welcome," we will meet speaker, author, and stand-up comedian, Katie McKenna. Yes, she was actually run over by a truck. Her new book tells the amazing and inspirational story of that awful day and how her faith helped to get her through it and the many months of painful rehab that followed.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel by Deacon Mark Fontana of Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and a musical selection from the CD "Catholic Treasures," we will learn about the work of the Diocesan Building Committee, when Mr. Romy Aquino, the committee's Chairman, will be interviewed.
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Holy Gospel for the Feast of the Epiphany, hear an interview with Ministry of Caring's Sister Christa Rowe, OSC, and Ms. Jennifer Callahan, chairperson of the Mardi Gras committee. Joseph House II gives a home to the homeless who have HIV/AIDS.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, proclaimed by Deacon Mark Fontana from Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and music from John Angotti's CD, "Welcome Home for Christmas," we will talk with author, radio and television personality, and motivational speaker, Terese Tomeo. Her new book it titled, "Me, My Selfie, and I: Finding real Happiness in a Self-absorbed World."
MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, we present our annual Christmas Special. After a brief introduction and the Gospel for Christmas Day, we will hear Bishop W. Francis Malooly's annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. We will also hear some beautiful Christmas hymns performed by the Saint Thomas More Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Lorraine Steinhoff, and the Saint Thomas More Liturgical Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Ashley Solecki. St. Thomas More Academy is a Diocesan High School located in Magnolia, Delaware. For information, visit www.saintmore.org If you would like to see photos of the choirs, you can visit Catholic Forum's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent by Deacon Bob Cousar of St. Joseph Church in Wilmington, and a musical selection from the CD, "Songs of Angels: Christmas Hymns and Carols" by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, hear an interview with Catherine Odell, co-author of the book, "Angels of the Lord: 365 Reflections on Our Heavenly Guardians."
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent proclaimed by Deacon Bob Cousar from St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, and a musical selection from John Angotti's "Please Come Home for Christmas" CD, learn about the work of Serviam Girls Academy in New Castle, Delaware when school President, Peggy Prevoznik Heins is the guest. Also, hear an Advent reflection from Father James Nash, Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Easton, Maryland.
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, meet the Editorial Director of Servant Publishing, Heidi Saxton, and learn about her new book, "Advent With Saint Teresa of Calcutta."
On this, the First Sunday of Advent edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the proclamation of the Gospel by Deacon Bob Cousar, meet GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, conductor, and composer, J.J. Wright, and hear samples from his new CD, "O Emmanuel." Combining traditional sacred music with improvisational jazz, "O Emmanuel" feature the talents of the Notre Dame Children's Choir, and Fifth House Ensemble.
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for November 20, 2016 Solemnity of Christ the King, and music from the CD, "Catholic Treasures," hear an interview with Mary Ellen Russell, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference. The MCC representatives the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archdiocese of Washington, and the Diocese of Wilmington to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for November 13, 2016, and a song from John Michael Talbot's "The Early Years" CD, we will talk with author Ruth Mazzarella about her book, "Drenched in Grace: One Woman's Story of Faith, Hope, Love and Cancer."
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, November 6, 2016, a musical selection from John Angotti's CD, "Testify;" meet Jamey Sturgill, Youth Minister at St. Ann Parish in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Jamey will share with the story of his journey from being a Baptist missionary in South Korea to Catholicism, discuss his work in youth ministry, and talk about the Theology on Tap Eastern Shore program where young adults meet in a pub to discuss God and religion. Also, Michele Harris, Pastoral Associate at St. Francis DeSales parish in Salisbury, Maryland will share a refection.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after the Sunday Gospel for October 30, 2016 and a musical selection from the CD' "Catholic Treasures," Mr. Mark Christian, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Wilmington will discuss the diocesan and parish cemeteries of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, cremation, pre-planning, All Souls' Day, and more.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, October 23, 2016, hear highlights from an address to Catholic educators by the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Allentown. Bishop Barres, who was ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Wilmington in 1989, was named Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI. He was back in the Diocese of Wilmington in August 2016 to give a keynote address to teachers and administrators of the Catholic schools of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can view highlights of Bishop Barres' address on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5WdxYSNrtg&feature=youtu.be
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Sunday Gospel for October 16, 2016, learn about the work of the Glenmary Home Missioners, when the community's President, Father Chet Artysiewicz is interviewed. How did a young man, born and raised in the Polish neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, become a missionary to under served areas of the United States? How did the Glenmary Home Missioners get started and what are they all about? Find out on this episode of Catholic Forum.