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Catholic Forum, Oct. 26, 2019 – Guests: Colleen Lindsey & Bill Keimig

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the “More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns” CD, Ms. Colleen Lindsey, Director of the Office for Religious Education for the Diocese of Wilmington, amd Dr. William Keimig, Assistant Director of The Franciscan University of Steubenville Catechetical Institute are interviewed. The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University exists to train and support the key catechists in any situation—priests, deacons, parents, or laity, whether professional or volunteer. Through conferences, online workshops, videos, audio, personal mentorship, and a wealth of resources produced by Franciscan University, all involved in the work of catechesis will find new ideas, new approaches, new techniques, and a new confidence to do the work of catechesis. The Diocese if Wilmington is partnering with the Institute to bring this program to Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore parishes. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about the life of Marthe Robin, another Modern Day Witness. 

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Catholic Forum, Feb. 1, 2020 – Guest: Elizabeth Klein

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief intro., the Gospel for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ, and a cut from Paul Tate’s “Let All Creation Sing” CD, we talk with Elizabeth Klein, Assistant Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute in Denver, and author of the book, “God: What Every Catholic Should Know.”  Also, today we will hear from the High Planes Preacher, learn about Saint Blaise whose feast we celebrate on February 3rd, and learn about another one of Father Rich Jasper’s Modern Day Witnesses

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Catholic Forum, Jan. 4, 2020 – Guest: Lisa Ritchie

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Feast of Epiphany, and a musical selection from the CD Catholic Treasures, we will chat with Ms. Lisa Ritchie, Program Manager for Behavioral Health Services for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. As the Christmas season comes to a close, some people experience the blues. Why is that, and how can we avoid it? Lisa will tell us. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Mother Pauline. 

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Catholic Forum, April 4, 2020 – The Passion of Christ according to St. Matthew

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Saint Elizabeth High School drama class, under the direction of Mr. Jeff Dietzler, Director of Performing Arts, will present the Passion of Jesus, according to St. Matthew. Due to schools being closed and social-distancing guidelines, each student recorded their part digitally and the production was edited and assembled by Mr. Dietzler. 

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Catholic Forum, March 7, 2020 – Four Priests Discuss Lent

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the Second Sunday in Lent, and a cut from David Haas’ Echo of Faith CD, we will go back into the Catholic Forum archives and learn about Lent from four popular local priests: Father Joseph Cocucci, Pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in Berlin, Maryland; Father Joseph McQuaide, Diocese of Wilmington Chancellor; Father Michael Murray, OSFS, Assistant Provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, and Monsignor J. Thomas Cini, retired Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Wilmington. 

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