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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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Dec 30, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Dec 26, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of the Holy Family, and a cut from the John Michael Talbot CD, "The Birth of Jesus: A Celebration of Christmas," we talk with Father William Saunders about his book, "Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas: A Guide to the Customs and Feast Days of Advent and Christmas." The Christmas season does not end on December 25th...it's actually just beginning. We will find out more on this week's Catholic Forum. 

Dec 19, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we will hear Bishop Francis Malooly's 2020 Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington, Christmas greetings from many of the priests serving the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, and some great music from the CD, Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration and The Glorious Sound of Christmas by the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Temple University Concert Choir. 

Dec 16, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Dec 12, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent, and a musical selection from the "Overshadow Me" CD from Annie Karto, we will learn about the Blessed Mother's apparition to Saint Juan Diego, and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, when Ms. Arlene Dosman, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware is the guest. 

Dec 5, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Ms. Cindy Krebs, Director of Religious Education for Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Delaware. Cindy gives us tips on how to make the preparation for Christmas more meaningful for families this Advent season. Also, Father Rich Jasper will give us another Modern Day Witness. 

Dec 2, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Nov 28, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent, and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will be joined by Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Sister will tell us how sisters, brothers and religious order priests are serving the community in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, and about the upcoming Retirement Fund for Religious collection. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

Nov 21, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Christ the King, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, Ms. Therese Brown, Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Publishers. There is a wealth of resources available to help Catholics make the journey to Christmas more meaningful. Check out the resources mentioned by Therese, here.

Nov 18, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Nov 14, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Mr. Dan Pin, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. CYM will be holding a three-night CYM Spark Conference via Zoom Webinar featuring nationally famous Catholic speakers. 

Nov 7, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, we will talk with Sister Virginia Peckham, LSJM. Sister recently took her final vows as a Little Sister of Jesus and Mary, and talks about her journey from atheism to Catholicism to religious life. She will also talk about the work of the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary who help the poor of Maryland's Eastern Shore. 

Nov 4, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Oct 31, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of All Saints, and some music from the "Catholic Treasures" CD, we will talk to Father Norman Carroll, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Parish in Wilmington, Delaware and Director of the Office for Priestly and Religious Vocations for the Diocese of Wilmington. November 1 - 7 is National Vocations Awareness Week. Father tells us about the men in formation for the Priesthood for the diocese and how we can help foster vocations in our homes and parishes. 

Oct 24, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the CD, "More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns," we meet Mr. Mathew Hahn, a therapist with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Matt tells us about the different forms of domestic abuse and how Catholic Charities is helping survivors.

Oct 21, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Oct 17, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the "Catholic Treasures" CD, we will talk to Susan Brinkmann, author and award winning journalist. Susan is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the staff journalist for Women of GraceĀ® and is a frequent guest on EWTN's Women of GraceĀ® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Susan's latest book is titled,"Fight Like a Catholic: Spiritual Warfare in the Catholic Tradition." In this interview, Susan tells us who Satan is and how we can protect ourselves and our families from his aggressive activity in our modern world. 

Oct 10, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, a song from the CD "Then Sings My Soul: The Best of The Priests," we will pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Bishop Francis Malooly and students from five Diocese of Wilmington Catholic schools. Students from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Wilmington, Delaware lead the First Glorious Mystery. The Second Glorious Mystery is led by students from Most Blessed Sacrament School in Berlin, Maryland. Students from Saint Francis de Sales School in Salisbury, Maryland lead the Third Glorious Mystery. Cathedral of Saint Peter School students lead the Fourth Glorious Mystery. The Fifth Glorious Mystery is led by students from Easton Maryland's Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School.

You can also watch the Rosary Rally video at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm or cdow.org/Mary. 

Oct 7, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Oct 3, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Ms. Molly Sheahan, Associate Director of Respect Life Advocacy for the Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC). Molly will tell us about the MCC and its work to promote life in the State of Maryland and ways for us all to help promote a culture of life during Respect Life Month and always. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

Sep 26, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Paul Tate's "Rejoice!" CD, we will talk to the Pastor of Saint Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware and Coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington's Annual Marian Pilgrimage, Father Brian Lewis. This year's pilgrimage, with the theme, Mary, Mother of All Nations, will be held on Saturday, October 3rd and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home. Father Lewis has all the details! Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.

Sep 23, 2020


"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

Sep 19, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a tune from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will learn about the Diocese of Wilmington's Share in the Spirit campaign that helps families afford Catholic schools for their children, when Ms. Deborah Fols, Development Director for the Diocese of Wilmington is interviewed. Families make sacrifices to send their kids to Catholic schools. Families need more help than ever during this COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. 

For those who occasionally listen to Catholic Forum on Relevant Radio 640, beginning on September 26, 2020, the program will air on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Catholic Forum will continue to debut as a podcast on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. 

Sep 12, 2020

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from John Michael Talbot's "Table of Plenty" CD, we will talk to Mr. Matt Carucci, Catholic Youth Ministry Athletic Director for the Diocese of Wilmington. CYM Sports serves 5,000 youngsters each year from Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Matt will tell us about the program and how the COVID-19 pandemic will effect this fall's sports. 

Sep 9, 2020

"One of Us" is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.

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