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On this edition of Catholic Forum, Joanne Varnes, Program Manager at Catholic Charities joins the show to discuss the Food Assistance Program she manages with Catholic Charities and the ongoing need for donations to the food pantries around the diocese.

Joanne discusses how grateful she is to be involved in the work of Catholic Charities and what it means to be able to serve her neighbors in need.

To find out more about the work of Catholic Charities and the Food Assistance or Diaper Bank Programs, you can visit ccwilm.org and get in touch with Joanne.

Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and youtube.com/dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for those in the Delmarva/South Jersey region.

More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.

On this edition of Catholic Forum, Justin McLellan joins the show for the third in a miniseries looking back at the legacy of Pope Francis and the first year of Pope Leo's papacy.

Justin is a native of Wilmington and attended the Sanford School before Notre Dame University and has spent the last several years as a journalist at the Vatican. Justin is currently the Vatican Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter (ncronline.org).

In this episode Justin shares his experience traveling to Peru soon after Pope Leo's election to meet with the people who knew "Father Prevost" and what the differences in Jesuit and Augustinian spirituality can tell us about how Pope Francis and Pope Leo both approached their role as Pope.

On this edition of Catholic Forum, Junno Arocho Esteves, International Correspondent for OSV News joins the show to discuss the first year of Pope Leo's pontificate and how his first words from the balcony on May 8, 2025: "peace be with you" - have become a roadmap for his papacy and taking the Gospel message where hope is needed.

You can find Junno's writing on https://www.osvnews.com or on substack at https://arochoju.substack.com

Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and youtube.com/dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for those in the Delmarva/South Jersey region.

More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Carol Glatz, Editor in Chief of Catholic News Service, Rome joins the show to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis and covering his papacy and funeral as a Vatican journalist.

You can find Catholic News Service content from Carol and her colleagues at usccb.org/catholicnewsservice or here on YouTube @CatholicNewsService along with other social media platforms.
Find Vatican Access at: https://www.vaticanaccess.com

Credit for featured photos:
- Pallbearers carry the casket of Pope Francis into the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome April 26, 2025 ahead of his burial - CNS Photo/Lola Gomez

- Pope Francis' casket is driven past the Roman Forum on its way toward his burial place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome April 26, 2025 - CNS Photo/Justin McLellan

- Pope Francis' casket is driven past the Colosseum on its way toward his burial place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome April 26, 2025 - CNS Photo/Justin McLellan

- The casket of Pope Francis, transported in a popemobile, arrives to the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome April 26, 2025, following his funeral mass at the Vatican - CNS photo/Lola Gomez

- White smoke billows from the chimney of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel May 8, 2025, indicating a new pope has been elected - CNS Photo/Lola Gomez

- Crowds cheer in St. Peter's Square as white smoke emerges from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican May 8, 2025 - CNS Photo/Pablo Esparza

- CNS 100th Anniversary Meeting with Pope Francis. Members of the CNS Rome Bureau present gifts including a copy of the April 11, 1920 edition of "Catholic News Sheet" to Pope Francis during a meeting in recognition of the 100th anniversary of CNS - CNS Photo/Vatican Media

Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and YouTube.com/dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum.

Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.

On this edition of Catholic Forum, Lisa Livezey a local author and part time Eastern Shore resident joins the show to discuss her book “Minding Mom” which follows her caregiving journey with her elderly mother.

No fools here! On this episode of Catholic Forum, Faces of Impact in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington returns with a continuation of the discussion on Msgr. Thomas Reese and the Annual Tribute Dinner.

In this episode Abigail Klous is joined by Ellen Barrosse, a recipient of the Reese Award, to reflect on the importance of the Tribute Dinner in supporting the work of Catholic Charities. The Tribute Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th at the Chase Center, you can get tickets and find out more about this year's Reese Award recipient, David Hyde on the Catholic Charities website: https://www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/

On this episode of Catholic Forum Rev. John Klevence, Pastor of St. Ann's in Bethany Beach, DE joins the show to discuss the 5th Annual Reconciliation Monday Penance services taking place across the Diocese of Wilmington on Monday, March 30, 2026. Fr. John talks about the importance of remembering how much God wants us to be close to Him and how important it is for us to not be afraid that our sins are too much for God. He discusses the parable of the Prodigal Son and how delighted the father was to have his son return to him, saying it is the same for us each time we go to confession!

You can find out more about Reconciliation Monday, including a location of a parish near you at cdow.org/reconciliationmonday.

As always, listen to the complete audio version of Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. If you're in Delmarva or South Jersey you can also listen on Saturdays at 1:30 PM on Relevant Radio 640.

Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.

On this episode of Catholic Forum Mr. Daniel Pin, Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry joins the show to discuss the 15th Annual Catholic Youth Ministry Pilgrimage coming to Wilmington on Saturday, March 28th. Dan explains why pilgrimages are an important part of our faith and what to expect at this year's pilgrimage under the them: Maps of Grace /Mapas de Gracia.

There's still time to register yourself or your family for the event, visit cdowcym.org/pilgrimage for additional information.

As always, listen to the complete audio version of Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. If you're in Delmarva or South Jersey you can also listen on Saturdays at 1:30 PM on Relevant Radio 640.

Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.