On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of Christ the King, and a song from John Angotti’s “Testify!” CD, Father Richard Jasper, Associate Pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Wilmington, Delaware, will discuss his four-part multimedia Advent series that will debut on Catholic Forum on December 2, 2018. Click here for details.
Catholic Forum, Nov. 18, 2018 – Guest: Fr. Joseph DiMauro, SA
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, hear an interview with Father Joseph DeMauro, Director of the Father Paul of Graymoor Guild that is tasked with the promotion of the cause for sainthood for Servant of God, Fr. Paul Wattson, SA, who may be the first person from the Delmarva Peninsula to become canonized.
Catholic Forum, Feb. 10, 2019 – Guest: Ms. Joanna Wicks
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Paul Tate’s “Rejoice!” CD, hear an interview with Ms. Joanna Wicks, Miss Delaware 2018. Joanna talks about her career as an art teacher at Saint Thomas More Academy in Magnolia, Delaware, her work as Miss Delaware to raise awareness about domestic abuse, and how her Catholic faith has helped her along the way.
Catholic Forum, Feb. 3, 2019 – Guest: Ms. Susan Kirk Ryan
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, a musical selection from Paul Tate’s “Let All Creation Sing” CD, we will talk with Ms. Susan Kirk Ryan, Archivist for the Diocese of Wilmington. Susan will discuss the role of an Archivist, tell us about some of the items held in the Archive, and talk about an upcoming exhibit.
Catholic Forum, Jan. 27, 2018 – Guest: Fr. John Bartunek
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel proclaimed by Deacon Larry Brecht from St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Delaware, and a song from Paul Tate’s CD, “Let All Creation Sing,” hear an interview with Fr. John Bartunek, LC. In this interview, recorded in 2014, Father discusses his book, “Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions.”
Catholic Forum, Jan. 20, 2019 – Guest: Fr. Lewis S. Fiorelli, OSFS
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot’s “Master Collection” CD, we will hear an interview with Rev. Lewis S. Fiorelli, OSFS, Provincial of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Wilmington-Philadelphia Province. Fr. Fiorelli, who was elected to this post in June 2018, is a former Superior General of the Oblates. He will discuss his work, the work of the Oblates, and the life and spirituality of St. Francis de Sales.
Catholic Forum, Jan. 6, 2019 – Guest: Ms. Leila Miller
Happy New Year! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Gospel for the Feast of the Epiphany by Deacon Ken Pulliam from St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and a musical selection from John Michael Talbot’s “The Birth of Jesus” CD, Leila Miller, co-author of the new book, “Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues,” will be interviewed. In this book, Leila and co-author, Trent Horn, explain how to discuss issues such as same-sex marriage, divorce, abortion, pornography, and transgender identity, with children.
Catholic Forum, Dec. 9, 2018 – Fr. Jasper Advent Series Part Two
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, and a musical selection from the “Catholic Treasures” CD, we will hear the second part of a four-part Advent series by Fr. Richard Jasper, Associate Pastor of St. Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware. In the series, Father uses the story in Saint John’s Gospel about the Samaritan Woman at the Well to help us through our Advent journey to Christmas.
For a video of Fr. Jasper’s presentation, click here.
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Catholic Forum, Dec. 23, 2018 – Christmas Program
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, and a song from the CD, Catholic Christmas Classics by the Cathedral Singers, we will hear Bishop Francis Malooly’s annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. Additionally, we will present a cut from the CD, Christmas Time is Here from the Saint Mark’s High School Concert Choir. Then we’ll hear, The Humility of Christmas, the last installment in the four-part Advent series by Fr. Richard Jasper, Associate Pastor of St. Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware. In the series, Father uses the story in Saint John’s Gospel about the Samaritan Woman at the Well to help us through our Advent journey to Christmas.
For a video of Fr. Jasper’s presentations, click here.
For additional advent resources, click here
Catholic Forum, Jan. 13, 2019 – Guest: Ms. Maureen McCullough
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and a cut from the “More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns” CD, Ms. Maureen McCullough, Regional Director of Catholic Relief Services will discuss the history and work of the organizations that recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.