Catholic Forum

“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 Dialog news update, we talk to Dr. Bob Sawyer, a physician, retired army colonel, former Johns Hopkins faculty member and leader of Miracle Healing Ministry. We will learn about his journey from agnostic to preacher and about the healing service that he will be leading at Holy Angels Church in Newark, Delaware on May 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update with Joe Owens, we talk to local author, Elena Maria Vidal about her new novel, My Queen, My Love: A Novel of Henrietta Maria. The first in this new trilogy my Maryland Eastern Shore resident and parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Easton, Maryland, My Queen, My love, is the story of a French Catholic princess who would become the Queen Consort of anti-Catholic England.

“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.

The Diocese of Wilmington which includes the State of Delaware and the nine counties of Maryland’s Eastern Shore is practically surrounded by water.   On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us the latest news from The Dialog, we talk to Sister Kathleen Flood, OSF,  who is a case manager at the new Catholic Charities Disaster Relief and Recovery Program.  We will meet Sister Kathy and learn about this program that is helping Wilmington residents in the 11th Street Bridge area, 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us the latest headlines from The Dialog, we chat with Sr. Ann David Strominger, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington, about the work of religious sisters, brothers and priests in the diocese, and about her recent trip to the Vatican. Sister was part of a group representing the Vicars for Religious of the United States. You can see a video of the interview with Sister Ann, here.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news highlights from The Dialog, we will talk to Diocese of Wilmington Transitional Deacon Onyedikachukwu Chibundu John Enemuo. Deacon John will be ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop William E. Koenig on May 20, 2023 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington. We will learn about his early life in Nigeria, his formation for the Priesthood, and a little about life for Christians in Nigeria. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube page.

“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 Easter episode of Catholic Forum, we feature the Most Reverend William E. Koenig's annual Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore plus music from the Catholic Treasures CD and Handel's Messoah: A Soulful Celebration. Have a blessed Easter! 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update with Joe Owens, we take a deep dive into the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Monsignor Steven P. Hurley, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Wilmington, Delaware. Why is it important to receive the Sacrament on a regular basis? What is the Seal of Confession? What is Reconciliation Monday? You can see a longer, unedited version of Bob Krebs' interview with Msgr. Hurley on YouTube, here.

“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 by Joe Owens, editor of The Dialog, and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk to Dr. Thomas Williams about his new book, "The Coming Christian Persecution: Why Things Are Getting Worse and How to Prepare for What is to Come." "Thomas D. Williams has written a masterful book on the history of Christian persecution. From the plight of Jesus to the latest attacks on Christians around the world, he offers bountiful evidence that an anti-Christian animus has been a staple of civilizations throughout the ages."—Bill Donohue

“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.

Millions of mothers have watched their children abandon their Catholic faith in a chaotic, stressful and struggling world. Like St. Monica, the women of Millions of Monicas pray for their children to return to the practice of their Catholic faith, and to always stay close to their faith.  On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we talk to Jane VanHouten, co-founder and national leader of Millions of Monicas; and Lucy Sneeringer, who is brining this important ministry to Delaware. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk to Benedictine Sister Laura Swan about her groundbreaking book, "The Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women." You can see a video of this interview here.

“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 to Marlene Watkins about her book, "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes: Twenty Extraordinary Experiences Along the Way to the Grotto." Hear some of the astounding true stories of miracles at Lourdes, from the woman who founded Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and become its first volunteer.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we will talk to Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag, Chief Executive Office of The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, in Philadelphia.  Founded in the 1920s, the Shrine was recently elevated to minor basilica status.   

“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 will talk to Therese Brown, Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Publishers, and learn about some of the exciting new books and other resources to help us have a more meaningful Lent.  You can see a video of the interview with Therese Brown on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel -www.youtube.com/DioceseofWilm or by clicking here.  @CatholicPublishers #CatholicPublishers