On this special Easter edition of Catholic Forum, we present the Most Reverend William E. Koenig‘s Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Happy Easter!
Catholic Forum, July 23, 2022 – Dan DeMatte discusses his book, “Dream Bigger”
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Dan DeMatte, author, speaker, TV host and youth minister. Dan’s new book it titled, “Dream Bigger: A 21-Day Journey to Unlock God’s Dream for Your Life.” Dream Bigger unlocks your capacity to dream God-sized dreams and gives the Church encouragement to start dreaming in big, bold ways again! This day-by-day journey helps Christians not only to discover God’s dream for their lives but to start taking real steps toward accomplishing those dreams. We will also learn about St. Bridget of Sweden, the Franciscan Media Saint of the Day.
One of Us — Donna Santoni
Donna Santoni of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Ocean City, Md.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 6, 2022 – Fr. Joseph McQuaide discusses the Cathedral of St. Peter
On this eposode of Catholic Forum, we will get a news update from Dialog editor, Joe Owens, then learn about the beautiful and historic Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wiilmington, Delware, when we are joined by the Very Reverend Joseph W. McQuaide, IV, the cathedral’s Rector. Father McQuaide will tell us about the cathedral’s history, the parish community, and ways we can help the ministry of the cathedral during the upcoming special collection.
Catholic Forum, July 2, 2022 – Historian, Kevin Schmiesing discusses his book on American Catholic history
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we chat with historian Dr. Kevin Schmiesing, about his new book, “A Catholic Pilgrimage Through American History: People and Places that Shaped the Church in the United States.”
Catholic Forum, Sept. 3, 2022 – Exploring the Into Life Series with Jess Keating Floyd
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog and a music sample from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Jessica Keating Floyd, Director of the Notre Dame Office of Life and Human Dignity in the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Her organization, along with the Sisters of Life and CampCampo Films have released Into Life, an original 12-part video series based on the work of the Sisters serving women who are pregnant.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 13, 2022 – Mike Speicher discusses CYM Sports
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from The Dialog, we will talk with Mr. Mike Speicher, coordinator of athletics for the Diocese of Wilmington‘s Office for Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry. Over 4,000 Delaware youth participate in CYM atletic prorgams including football, basketball, track, soccer, volleyball, and more. We learn about it and about the upcoming CYM golf outting on this episode of Catholic Forum.
One of Us Kathleen Ursitti
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish communities.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 17, 2022 – Fr. Brian Lewis discussed the Marian Pilgrimage
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, and music from Beth Nielson Chapman’s “Hymns” CD, we will learn about this year’s Marian Pilgrimage taking place on October 1st at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Delaware, when pilgrimage coordinator, Father Brian Lewis, pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware, is interviewed.
Ms. Immaculée Ilibagiza, the author of the international best-selling book, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage. Additionally, local artist Mrs. Kate Capato, of Visual Grace, will be giving a presentation on the symbology of Our Lady in Art, including in her own art.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 24, 2022 – The Monks of Clear Creek Abby and their new CD
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we talk with Father Abbot Anderson about his community of Benedictine Monks who live and work at Our Lady of Clear Creek Abby in Oklahoma. We will learn about the daily life of a Monk and about their new CD, “Rorate Coeli: Marian Sounds of Advent.”