On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent, and a song from the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers’, “Songs of Angels: Christmas Hymns & Carols” CD, we will hear part three 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. We will also hear from Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer of the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, the High Plains Preacher.
For a video of Fr. Jasper’s presentation, click here.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent, and a cut from Beth Nielsen Chapman’s “Hymns” CD, we will hear the first 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. We will also hear from Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer of the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, the High Plains Preacher.
For a video of Fr. Jasper’s presentation, click here.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a short introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cut from the David Haas, “Blest Are They” CD, we will talk with Ms. Anne DeSantis, Executive Director of the Saint Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family, & Faith. A ministry of the Mercedarian Order, the Foundation reaches out and accompanies individuals, children, and families affected, or wounded by divorce and helps them sustain or reconcile their relationship with Jesus and the Church.
Archbishop Broglio was ordained to the priesthood (for the Diocese of Cleveland) on 19 May 1977 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception of the North American College, Rome.
From 1977 to 1979 he served as associate pastor, St. Margaret Mary Parish, South Euclid. From 1979 to 1983 Archbishop Broglio attended the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
From 1983 to 1987 the Archbishop served as Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. From 1987 to 1990 he served as Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature in Asunscion, Paraguay. From 1990 to 2001 Archbishop Broglio served as Chief of Cabinet for Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Secretary of State to His Holiness Pope John Paul II and desk officer for Central America.
In February 2001 the Archbishop was named Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic and Apostolic Delegate to Puerto Rico. The Archbishop was ordained as an Archbishop by His Holiness Pope John Paul II on 19 March 2001.
On 19 November 2007 Archbishop Broglio was named the fourth Archbishop of the Military Services, USA, and installed on 25 January 2008, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul.
In this episode of FLASHBACK, Archbishop Broglio talks about the life of Vietnam War hero, Fr. Vincent Capodanno.
Veteran broadcaster Jim Hunter is a member of the Orioles broadcast team.
Hunter’s extensive 40-year broadcasting career includes seven MLB postseasons, 12 Super Bowls, and two Winter Olympic Games, including 1992 in Albertville, France and 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. He has worked alongside Hall of Fame Players Johnny Bench, Jerry Coleman, and Jim Palmer, as well as legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell.
An active parishioner at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church and a 3rd degree member of the Knights Of Columbus, Hunter is involved in numerous charitable projects within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, including helping the Little Sisters of the Poor. During the offseason, he also makes appearances in the community on behalf of the Orioles.
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with Gary Zimak, the author of several books, including A Worrier’s Guide To The Bible, From Fear To Faith, Stop Worrying & Start Living and Give Up Worry For Lent. He is a frequent speaker at parishes and conferences across the country and is recognized as the leading Catholic speaker on the topic of overcoming anxiety. In addition, Gary is the Director of Parish Services for Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church in North Wales, PA, a regular guest on EWTN TV & Radio and was the creator and host of Spirit In The Morning which aired on Holy Spirit Radio in Philadelphia from 2016-2018. His work has appeared in The National Catholic Register, Catholic Digest and Catholic Exchange. Gary resides in South Jersey with his wife Eileen and daughters Mary and Elizabeth. They are members of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Marlton, NJ.
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Father Joseph McQuaide talks about the Season of Lent. At the time, Father was the Vice Chancellor of the Diocese of Wilmington, and Associate Pastor at Church of the Holy Cross in Dover, Delaware. Father McQuaide is not the Chancellor of the Diocese. This interview aired on Catholic Forum in February 2016.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after the usual brief introduction, the Holy Gospel, and a musical selection from Marty Haugen’s “Gift of God” CD, we talk with Mr. Gene Donnelly who served as Director of Communications for the Diocese of Wilmington from 1970 until his retirement in 2000. Gene served in that capacity during Bishop Robert Mulvee’s time as Bishop of Wilmington. Gene (who also served as host and producer of this program for many years), looks back at Bishop Mulvee’s time in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Bishop Mulvee passed away on December 28, 2018 at the age of 88.
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Bob chats with Randy Hain – business leader, consultant, executive coach, community servant, author and sought‐after national speaker, about his book titled “Joyful Witness: How to be an Extraordinary Catholic”. The book features heart-warming and candid stories of ordinary Catholics around the country and shares creative ways Catholics can live their faith and pass it on to others–often with extraordinary results. First aired on Catholic Forum on March 1, 2015.
