On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for Pentecost Sunday, and a musical selection from John Angotti’s “Testify” CD, we present highlights from the May 20, 2017 Priesthood ordination of Fr. Richard J. Jasper, including Bishop Malooly’s homily, recorded at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington.
Catholic Forum, July 10, 2016 – Guest; Fr. Glenn Evers
After a brief introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, July 10, 2016, hear an interview with Fr. Glenn Evers, the Associate Pastor of Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Easton, Maryland, and Associate Director of the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Wilmington. Learn about this young priest’s parish work and efforts to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Catholic Forum, May 28, 2017 – Guest: Randi Boyette
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, we will learn about the Anti-Defamation League’s program for Catholic school teachers, “Bearing Witness.” Ms. Randi Boyette from the ADL’s Philadelphia office will tell us about this program that is designed to explore Jewish-Catholic relations through the years, and help teachers to present important topics such as anti-Semitism, The Holocaust, and hate.
Catholic Forum, June 19, 2016 – Guest: Barry Lee of “Spirit Wing”
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, June 19, 2016, meet Barry Lee, and sample some of the music from his Native American group, “Spirit Wing.” The Diocese of Wilmington’s Native American ministry will cosponsor a “Spirit Wing” concert on July 9, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bear, Delaware. For concert information, visit www.cdow.org.
Catholic Forum, July 30, 2017 – Guest: Susie Lloyd
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection; hear an interview with writer, Susie Lloyd. Susie is a Catholic mom, blogger, humorist, and author of “Please Don’t Drink the Holy Water,” and “Bless Me Father, For I Have Kids.”
Catholic Forum, June 26, 2016 – Guest: Margarita & Fabiola Marquez
On this episode, after a brief introduction and the Sunday Gospel, meet Margarita Marquez, Pastoral Associate for Hispanic Ministry at St. Mary Refuge of Sinners Parish in Cambridge, Maryland, and her daughter, Fabiola. Shortly after coming to the United States in 2000, Margarita got involved in helping the many Mexican immigrants who came to the area to work in the crab picking businesses. Learn about her work and the people she serves on this edition of Catholic Forum. Portions of this program are in Spanish.
Catholic Forum, June 12, 2016 – Fr. Lance Martin Ordination Coverage
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction and the Gospel for Sunday, June 12th, hear Bishop Malooly’s homily and other highlights from the May 28, 2016 ordination of Father Lance Martin, recorded at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington, Delaware.
Catholic Forum, Nov. 12, 2017 – Guest: Bishop Carlos Trinidad Garcia
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Angotti’s “Testify!” CD, we welcome the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Marcos, Guatemala, Most Reverend Carlos Enrique Trinidad Garcia. Since 2003, the Diocese of Wilmington has had a Solidarity Partnership with the Diocese of San Marcos. Bishop Trinidad talks about his Diocese, it’s challenges, and how the Partnership is helping promote a spirit of brotherhood between the two dioceses. Father Carlos Ochoa, Associate Pastor of St. John the Baptist/Holy Angels Parish in Newark, Delaware, and newly appointed Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington assists with providing translation for Bishop Trinidad, and Catholic Forum host, Bob Krebs. This is a good episode for Spanish-speaking listeners, since the interview is presented in both English and Spanish.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 22, 2017 – Marian Pilgrimage Mass Coverage
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary time, and a beautiful song from Beth Nielsen Chapman’s “Hymns” CD, we will hear highlights from the September 30, 2017 Mass at the Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. After a warm welcome by Msgr. Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, we will hear Bishop W. Francis Malooly’s homily.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 1, 2017 – Guest: Dr. Lou De Angelo
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD “More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns,” Dr. Lou De Angelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, will talk about the schools that have been serving Catholic families in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore for many years. Our schools are a blessing to our faith community.