Father Roberto Balducelli, the legendary Oblate of Saint Francis de Sales Priest, died on his 100th birthday, almost five years ago, on August 9, 2013. On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from Marty Haugen’s “Gift of God” CD, we will remember Father Robert by sharing part one of a two-part interview with Father that was recorded in 2006.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 30, 2015 – Guest: Margrit Anna Banta
Hear a brief introduction, the Sunday Gospel for August 30, 2015, a musical selection and an interview with Margrit Anna Banta about her book, “What Do I Say” Talking and Praying With Someone Who Is Dying.”
Catholic Forum, Sept. 20, 2015 – Guest: Mary Claire Kendall
Hear Mary Claire Kendall talk about her book, “Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends” plus the Sunday Gospel for Sept. 20th and more.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 19, 2018 – Guest: Dr. Lou De Angelo
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot’s “Master Collection” CD, Dr. Lou De Angelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington will discuss what’s new in the 36 Catholic schools in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and how we can help our kids get ready for back-to-school.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 27, 2015 – Guest: William Peak
Maryland Eastern Shore resident and Ss. Peter and Paul parishioner, William Peak, discusses his new, award-winning novel. “The Oblate’s Confession.”
Catholic Forum, Sept. 30, 2018 – Guest: Fr. Brian Lewis
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, a great song from Beth Nielson Chapman’s “Hymns” CD, Fr. Brian Lewis will discuss the annual Diocese of Wilmington’s Marian Pilgrimage and the unveiling of a commissioned painting titled, “Our Lady of Wilmington.” The Pilgrimage will be held on October 6, 2018 at the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Delaware. More information is available at www.cdow.org/150th. Fr. Lewis is the Associate Pastor of St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church and coordinator of the annual Marian Pilgrimage.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 23, 2018 – Guests: Paul Collins & Chuck Miller
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from The John Michael Talbot Collection CD, we will learn about the work of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Society has been quietly helping the needy of our community for 150 years and Mr. Paul Collins and Mr. Chuck Miller tell us about it.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 7, 2018 – Guests Fr. Jay McKee & Ms. Jennifer Pileggi
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time proclaimed by Deacon Ken Pulliam of St. Elizabeth’s Parish in Wilmington, a musical selection from the CD, “Catholic Treasures,” hear an interview with Fr. Jay McKee, Pastor of Good Shepherd Church and Ms. Jennifer Pileggi, Principal of Good Shepherd School in Perryville, Maryland. The church is celebrating its 70th anniversary and the school its 60th anniversary this month.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 16, 2018 – Guest: Mr. Matt Nelson
On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Angotti’s “Testify!” CD, Canadian Catholic author, speaker and blogger, Matt Nelson will discuss his book, “Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs That Really Matter,” from Catholic Answers Press.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 6, 2015 – Guest: Dr. Lou De Angelo
Dr. Lou DeAngelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington gives an update on the schools in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore as Catholic Forum celebrates back-to-school.