On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent, and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will be joined by Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Sister will tell us how sisters, brothers and religious order priests are serving the community in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and about the upcoming Retirement Fund for Religious collection. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
Catholic Forum, Nov. 21, 2020 – Guest: Ms. Therese Brown
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Solemnity of Christ the King, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, Ms. Therese Brown, Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Publishers. There is a wealth of resources available to help Catholics make the journey to Christmas more meaningful. Check out the resources mentioned by Therese, here.
One of Us : Peg Janes
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.
Catholic Forum, Jan. 30, 2021 – Guest: Dr. Lou De Angelo
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the CD “Then Sings My Soul: The Best of The Priests,” Dr. Lou De Angelo, Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, will give us an update as to how the Catholic schools in our area are dealing with the pandemic, and how Catholic Schools Week will be different this year.
Catholic Forum, Jan. 23, 2021 – Guest: Dr. John Bergsma
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Dr. John Bergsma, a full professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of the book “Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls,” and presenter of the YouTube series of the same name. Also, Father Rich Jasper will give us another Modern Day Witness, and we will tell you about two important online events coming your way on January 29, 2012.
Catholic Forum, Jan. 16, 2021 – Guest: Fr. James Loughran, SA
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cut from Marty Haugen’s “All Are Welcome” CD, we will learn about the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity when Friar of the Atonement, Father James Loughran, Director of the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interfaith Institute, is interviewed.
One of Us : Joan Ansalvish
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.
Catholic Forum, Dec. 19, 2020 – Christmas Program
MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, and the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we will hear Bishop Francis Malooly’s 2020 Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington, Christmas greetings from many of the priests serving the people of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and some great music from the CD, Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration and The Glorious Sound of Christmas by the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Temple University Concert Choir.
Catholic Forum, Feb. 13, 2021: Guest: Gary Zimak
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an intro., the Gospel for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Paul Tate’s “Rejoice!” CD, we will talk to popular author and speaker, Gary Zimak. In this time of political division and pandemic panic, can we really “Give Up Worry for Lent”? We will find out! Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, and we will talk about a saint that we celebrate each February 14th. Can you guess who it is?
One of Us : Wayne Straight
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.