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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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, another episode of the Faces of Impact series in partnership with Catholic Charities. Abigail Klous is joined by Diocesan Archivist Susan Kirk Ryan to discuss the life of Msgr. Thomas J. Reese who built many of the programs we know today as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington.

To learn more about Catholic Charities and their work to to empower people, support families and transform communities by bringing God’s message of love and hope to all, with a particular emphasis on the poor and marginalized visit https://www.ccwilm.org/.

Information about the 2026 Annual Tribute Dinner and this year's honoree of the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award visit https://www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/

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!) Learn more at cdow.org/catholicforum or cdow.org. Please like, subscribe and share.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP joins the show to discuss his new book “Witness” from Ave Maria Press

“It’s about working together, together we are the Church.”
On this edition of Catholic Forum, Sheila McGirl, Director of Development joins the show to discuss the 2026 Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the appeal being taken up in our diocese to support our community of faith in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore! Sheila explains why giving to the appeal isn't transactional, every gift made to the appeal helps to strengthen and serve the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. The weekend of February 28, 2026 is Commitment Weekend for the appeal and we're excited to see what good we can do as a community this year thanks to your generosity.

To learn more about the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal visit our website: https://cdow.org/ministries/development-office/faith-and-charity-catholic-appeal/

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"When we pray the psalms we are praying the prayers Jesus would have prayed."
On this episode of Catholic Forum, Hannah is joined by Emily Mae Mentock, author of "Praying with the Psalms:3 Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026" available from Ave Maria Press.
Emily's perspective on the psalms as a way to build relationship with God and grow in understanding of our faith will hopefully give you a deeper appreciation for the psalms as we enter the Lenten season.

Purchase Praying with the Psalms here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026

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On this edition of Catholic Forum, Hannah sits down with Sr. Patricia Millen, OSF to discuss her work with the Chester County Coalition and Nuns Against Gun Violence. Nuns Against Gun Violence is a national network of women religious who work with state and local governments to end gun violence and support communities affected by gun violence.

You can learn more about Nuns Against Gun Violence, including their 4th Annual Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence here: https://nunsagainstgunviolence.org/

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, subscribe and share.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Bob Krebs comes out of retirement (briefly) to interview the new host of Catholic Forum and Director of Communications for the Diocese of Wilmington, Hannah Dell. Hannah talks about her life and experience at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts and every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Joe Owens, editor and general manager of The Dialog, interviews Bob Krebs, retired director of communications for the Diocese of Wilmington and host/producer of Catholic Forum for 25 years. Bob looks back at his career in Catholic media serving the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts and every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe.