On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time proclaimed by Deacon Larry Brecht from Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Delaware, and a song from the CD, “More Then 50 Most Loved Hymns,” learn about the good charitable work of the Columbiettes when Saint Thomas the Apostle Assembly members, Kelley Freebery and Pat Merritt are interviewed. Also, Father Rich Jasper from Saint Ann Church in Wilmington will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, this time a very young man from Italy named Matteo Farina.
FLASHBACK: Fr. John Bartunek discusses his book, “Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Father John Bartunek, LC, talks about his book, “Answers: Catholic Advice for Your Spiritual Questions.” This interview first aired on Catholic Forum on August 31, 2014.
FLASHBACK: Donn Devine, former Diocesan Archivist is interviewed
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Mr. Donn Devine, former Archivist for the Diocese of Wilmington is interviewed. Donn passed away on May 5, 2019 at the age of 90. He was a very interesting man. He was an early contributor to Catholic Forum. You can read about him and his life in this article in The Dialog.
Catholic Forum, May 18, 2019 – Guests: Frs. John Mink & Chris Coffiey
On the Armed Services Day episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, and a musical selection from the CD, “Then Sings My Soul: The Best of the Priests;’ hear an interview with Father John Mink, Pastor of Saint Ann Church in Wilmington, Delaware who retired recently after serving as a Chaplain in the Delaware National Guard for 27 years, and Father Christopher Coffiey, Associate Pastor of Saint John the Beloved Church in Wilmington and newly inducted Chaplain for the United States Navel Reserve. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Modern Day Witness, Pierre Toussaint.
Catholic Forum, June 1, 2019 – Guest: Jacob Scally
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, and a cut from Paul Tate’s “Rejoice!” CD, hear an interview with Jacob Scally, co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the popular Christian rock band, 2 + One, and sample some of the music from the group’s EP, “Anchored in Faith.” 2 + One is giving a free concert in the BPAC at Saint Elizabeth School in Wilmington at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2018.
Catholic Forum, May 4, 2019 – Guests: K of C Vocations Essay Contest Winners
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Easter, and a song from John Angotti’s “Testify!” CD, we will be joined by Mr. Felix Spitelle from the Delaware Knights of Columbus, and the 5th through 8th grade students who wrote the winning essays in the annual Delaware Knights of Columbus Jerry Dawson Memorial Vocations Essay Contest. Those young writers are Claire Gordon from Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Natalia Alfieri from St. Anthony of Padua School, Sonya Stankova from St. Elizabeth School, Will Sommers from St. Joseph on the Brandywine Religious Education Program, and Jenna Bozzo from Immaculate Heart of Mary School.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 3, 2019 – Guest Michele Chynoweth
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, local author, Michele Chynoweth, will discuss her latest murder-mystery novel, “The Jealous Son.” Based on the story of Cain and Able, “The Jealous Son” is the fourth novel based on Old Testament stories and the author’s personal challenges. Also, on this week’s installment of Modern Day Witness, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about the life of Maria Kaupas.
FLASHBACK: Fr. Ed Aigner talks about his work as pastor and prison ministry
On this week’s episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we talk with Father Ed Aigner. At the time of this interview, Father was the Pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Salisbury, Maryland and had spent many year in prison ministry. This interview was first presented on Catholic Forum in June of 2012.
FLASHBACK: Donna Marie Cooper O’Boyle discusses the Miraculous Medal
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK we hear an interview from September of 2013 with popular television host and author, Donna Marie Cooper-O’Boyle about her book, The Miraculous Medal: Stories, Prayers and Devotions. 20 years ago, Mother Theresa of Calcutta gave Donna Marie her first Miraculous Medal and she has never taken it off.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 19, 2019 – Guest: Bonnie Engstrom
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cut from John Michael Talbot’s “Table of Plenty” CD, we will talk with Bonnie Engstrom about her book, “61 Minutes to a Miracle: Fulton Sheen and a True Story of the Impossible.” Bonnie’s son, James, was stillborn. Through the intercession of Venerable Fulton Sheen and for the glory of God, he came back to life after being without a pulse for 61 minutes. In July, the Engstrom family miracle was approved by Pope Francis, paving the way for Sheen’s possible canonization. Also, we will learn about Francis Xavier Prefontaine, one of Father Rich Jasper’s Modern Day Witnesses.