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On this Catholic Forum interview, we are honored to introduce Father Joseph F. Chorpenning, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales priest, author, scholar and teacher. His latest book is titled, "Saint Joseph and the Carmelite Reform of Saint Teresa of Avila: Father, Teacher of Prayer, Intercessor in Every Need" available from Catholic University of America Press. We learn about Father Chorpenning's early life, his vocational calling, his ministry as an Oblate and how he became an expert on Saint Joseph and the Holy Family. You can hear Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, subscribe and share!

On this Catholic Forum interview we meet Carol Ripken, associate superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Wilmington. For 5 years, Carol has been a dedicated Catholic school teacher, administrator, and key member of the Catholic Schools Office team. Carol tells about her extraordinary journey in Catholic education, explains what makes Catholic schools great, and shares her reflections on the future of Catholic schools. You can hear Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts and each Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.

On this Catholic Forum interview we talk with Leo Sticinski. Leo tells us about the Blue Hen Rosary Cenacle that takes place each Friday at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Immaculate Conception Church in Elkton, Maryland. All are invited to join in-person or via Zoom and pray 15 decades of the Rosary for the young Catholics at the University of Delaware and throughout the Diocese of Wilmington and beyond. Email bluehenrosary@gmail.com for information. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.

On this Catholic Forum interview we learn about the growing phenomenon of faith travel with Marion Amberg, an award-winning journalist and author. She’s written for over 100 publications, ranging from Catholic Digest to Family Motor Coaching to Texas Highways. Her new book it titled, “Incredible Catholic America: Smallest, Tallest, Oldest, Oddest.” What is the smallest chapel? Where is the tallest statue? What sites are right here in Delaware? We find out with Marion Amberg. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music Podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.

Everyone has experienced distractions during Mass. Imagine how big of a challenge that would be if you have ADHD. Lauren Enriquez is a communications strategist and consultant and owner of Corbella Communications. Her recent article, “3 Tips for Participating in Mass With ADHD” has gotten a lot of attention. You can hear Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 or Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. Please like, Share and Subscribe!

Read Lauren's article here:
https://aleteia.org/2025/08/16/3-tips-for-participating-in-mass-with-adhd/

On this Catholic Forum interview, we talk to Ms. Michele Linder, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Wilmington. Michele and her staff see their work as more than a job, but a ministry to grieving families of all denominations. We learn about the three diocesan cemeteries, why pre-planning is important and more. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, subscribe and share.

On this Catholic Forum video interview, we talk with the president and co-founder of Red Bird Ministries, Kelly Breaux. Kelly and her husband, Ryan, did not find the help they needed from their church when their two children passed away. With God's help, they decided to form Red Bird Ministries, an organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child through miscarriage and stillbirth or as an infant, child, adolescent, or adult. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on your favorite podcast platform. Please like, subscribe and share.

On this Catholic Forum video interview we talk with Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, author, editor, speaker and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton expert. Sister recently wrote the introduction to and edited the classic book on Seton's spirituality, "Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spiritual Portrait" by Father Joseph I. Dirvin, C.M. as the world recently marked the 50th anniversary of the canonization of the first American-born saint. Why is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton such a relatable saint for both women and men? How did her spiritual journey take her from New York to Italy to Baltimore to Emmitsburg? What roll did the Eucharist and Our Lady play in her conversion? We find out in this Catholic Forum interview with Sister Betty Ann. Please like, subscribe and share!

On this extended Catholic Forum interview, we talk to Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap who, as a young Franciscan in the 1960s, served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Father John tell us about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how is most outstanding gift was his humility and what Padre Pio was like in his day-to-day life. We also learn about Father Aurilia's book, "Dearest Soul: A Spiritual Journey with Padre Pio." You can hear Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe and follow us at FaceBook.com/CatholicForum.