“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.
Catholic Forum, Feb. 12, 2017 – Guest: Fr. Emerson Rodriguez, OFM
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, February 12, 2017 proclaimed by Deacon Mark Fontana, and a song from John Angotti’s “Testify!” CD, we will talk with Father Emerson Rodriguez, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington. Father will talk about his vocation, his work with Spanish-speaking Catholics in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and the upcoming V Enquentro.
Catholic Forum, Mar. 12, 2017 – Guest Ms. Arline Dosman
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, and a Lenten classic from the CD, “Catholic Treasures,” Ms. Arline Dosman, Director of Hispanic Ministry for Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware and Immaculate Conception Church in Marydel, Maryland will be interviewed. What are the challenges that Spanish-speaking Catholics face? How is the Church trying to meet the needs of the diverse immigrant community? Listen and find out.
Catholic Forum, Jan. 22, 2017 – Guest: Katie McKenna
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Sunday Gospel, and a song from Marty Haugen’s CD, “All Are Welcome,” we will meet speaker, author, and stand-up comedian, Katie McKenna. Yes, she was actually run over by a truck. Her new book tells the amazing and inspirational story of that awful day and how her faith helped to get her through it and the many months of painful rehab that followed.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 28, 2016 – Guest: Susan Conroy
On this episode of Catholic Forum, we celebrate the canonization of Mother Terese of Calcutta. After a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for Sunday, August 28, 2016, and a musical selection from Marty Haugen’s “All Are Welcome” CD, we will chat with author, speaker, and television host, Susan Conroy about her 30-year friendship with Mother Terese of Calcutta. Mother Terese will be canonized on September 4th by Pope Francis.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 18, 2016 – Guests: Colleen Lindsey & Cindy Krebs
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Sunday Gospel,we celebrate Catechetical Sunday with Ms. Colleen Lindsay, Director of the Office of Religious Education for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Ms. Cindy Krebs, Director of Religious Education at Holy Cross Parish in Dover, Delaware.
Catholic Forum, Dec. 25, 2016 – Annual Christmas Program
MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, we present our annual Christmas Special. After a brief introduction and the Gospel for Christmas Day, we will hear Bishop W. Francis Malooly’s annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. We will also hear some beautiful Christmas hymns performed by the Saint Thomas More Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Lorraine Steinhoff, and the Saint Thomas More Liturgical Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Ashley Solecki. St. Thomas More Academy is a Diocesan High School located in Magnolia, Delaware. For information, visit www.saintmore.org If you would like to see photos of the choirs, you can visit Catholic Forum’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 9, 2016 – Guest: Dr. Tom Burnford
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Sunday, October 9, 2016, and a musical selection from the CD “Catholic Treasures;” the President and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) will discuss the work of this terrific organization and the future of Catholic education in the U.S.
Catholic Forum, Dec. 11, 2016 – Guest: Peggy Prevoznik Heins
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent proclaimed by Deacon Bob Cousar from St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, and a musical selection from John Angotti’s “Please Come Home for Christmas” CD, learn about the work of Serviam Girls Academy in New Castle, Delaware when school President, Peggy Prevoznik Heins is the guest. Also, hear an Advent reflection from Father James Nash, Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Easton, Maryland.
Catholic Forum, Nov. 13, 2016 – Guest: Ruth Mazzarella
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for November 13, 2016, and a song from John Michael Talbot’s “The Early Years” CD, we will talk with author Ruth Mazzarella about her book, “Drenched in Grace: One Woman’s Story of Faith, Hope, Love and Cancer.”