Catholic Forum

Who's ready for some baseball? On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Joe Owens, we chat with Father Burke Masters about his new book, "A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest." We learn about Father's baseball career, conversion to Catholicism, vocation to the priesthood, and more. Catholic Forum premieres every Wednesday at noon on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts; and is broadcast every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, @dioceseofwilm. Please like, share and subscribe. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with author, Joe McGivney about his book, "YOU'RE A MIRACLE!: My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God's Infinite Power and Love." Joe McGivney is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, an organization that was founded by his distant relative, Father Michael McGivney. So when Joe became desperately ill in 2020, it is only logical that one of his beloved relatives pray for Blessed Michael McGivney’s intersession. His book is a thrilling story that follows Joe from the depths of derangement to the heights of true and lasting joy, a joy that is open to all. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts or on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications.  

“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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we talk with Father Alexander (Sandy) Pocetto, OSFS, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales since 1945 and priest since 1955. We chat about his early life in Wilmington's Little Italy, his calling to the religious priesthood, his university and scolarly ministry and his book, "A Lenten Journey with Jesus and Saint Francis de Sales." Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Listen Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music Podcasts. Most interviews are also available in video form at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk to Craig and Judy Bickel about the Retrouvaille program that has helped tens of thousands of couples save their troubled marriages. The Bickels not only lead Retrouvaille weekends, but they can attest to the effectiveness of the program since they went through it when they were on the verge of divorce and it saved their marriage. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. You can see an video of this interview at YouTube.com/Dioceseof Wilm. Like and follow!  

“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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton will talk to Lisa Ritchie, Program Manager for Behavioral Health Services for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington.  Lisa walks us through the various inpatient services for adults, children, couples and groups offered by Catholic Charities and discusses a new program designed to help youths who are dealing with psychosis.  You can see Stephanie's interview with Lisa on our YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a weekly production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communication. Send comments to CatholicForum@cdow.org. Like of follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we talk to Mr. Scott Wilson, the new principal of Saints Peter and Paul High School in Easton, Maryland.  Serving the youth of Maryland's Eastern Shore since 1958, Saints Peter and Paul High School recently moved to a brand new state of the art campus. We learn about this amazing school and how it is a place where students can develop their minds, bodies and spirits. We also talk about Catholic Schools Week which takes place from January 27 to February 2, 2024. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.

“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 communities.  

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with the Executive Director of La Plaza Delaware, Ms. Mary Dupont.  For the last several years, the organization has been assisting Latino entrepreneurs navigate the governmental and cultural obstacles to starting and succeeding in business in Sussex County, Delaware. Mary shares how the local Catholic parish, Saint Michael the Archangel, has been instrumental to the success of the endeavor. You can listen to the Catholic Forum podcast in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or at cdow.org/CatholicForum and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30. You can see a video of this interview by searching Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube, or click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9UtEPD9U4Y Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will chat with Father James Loughran, SA, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement and the Director of the Graymoor Ecumenincal and Interreligious Institute. Father will discuss the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and the cause for canonization of Servant of God, Father Paul Wattson of Graymoor. Among Father Paul's many amazing accomplishments, he established the Friars of the Atonement and the Week of Prayer. He was born in Millington, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington and is heard on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts and is broadcast every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on Relevant Radio 640 which reaches most of the mid-Atlantic region. 

On this episide of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton talks with Program Manager, Jennifer Trager, about the work of Seton Center in Princess Anne, Maryland. For many years, Seton Center has been serving the community needs of Summerset County - Maryland's poorest county. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communication. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Jennifer on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Like. Subscribe. Follow. 

“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 communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Mr. Fritz Jones. In 1978, he joined Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington as a staff member at one of their group homes. In January 2024, Fritz is retiring after 45 years of service to the vunerable of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.  Join us as we look back at Fritz's career and his impact on our community. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we present our annual Christmas special, including The Most Reverend William E. Koenig's 2023 Christmas message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, a report from the Vatican, and more! Plus some great Christmas hymns. Merry Christmas from the Diocese of Wilmington. 

“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 communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a beautiful Advent classic from Beth Nielsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we will talk with Father Dwight Longeneker, former Anglican priest, pastor, writer and speaker. He is the author A few years ago Fr. Longenecker surprised Christians with a factual investigation about the Magi of St Matthew’s Christmas story. He followed that up with an examination of the historical background of St Luke’s tale of the Shepherds of Bethlehem. We discuss these books and his conversion to Catholicism on this episode of Catholic Forum. Catholic Forum is heard every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amizon Music podcasts. A video of this interview is available on YouTube. Click here.  Like, Share, Comment. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we have two special guests. First we talk to Michael Foley, the famed author of the international bestseller "Drinking with the Saints," about his book, "Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained." In this Christmas must-have book, he explains, celebrates, and gives us a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Then, Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington, tell us the origins of the most important Christmas tradition; the Christmas Nativity Scene, that was started by Saint Francis of Assisi 8oo years ago. Catholic Forum, a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications, airs in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio podcasts. You can see a video of the interviews on this podcast here.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a newsbrief from The Dialog, we talk to H. W. Crocker III about his exciting Church history book, Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church. A classic for 20 years, Triumph is now available in an updated and expanded version. We will also learn a little about the saint that the Church celebrates each year on December 6th.  You can see this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 

“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 communities.