On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news brief, we talk to Paula Kosin, author of the new book, Grieving: A Spiritual Process for Catholics. Author Paula Kosin has come to know the rocky landscape of grief very well—through her own losses, by formal training, and by accompanying many bereaved people in the grief support groups. In Grieving: A Spiritual Process for Catholics, Kosin has combined deep wisdom from the Christian tradition with current insights from the social sciences to create a book that can be an effective companion for grievers—Catholic and non-Catholic alike.
One of Us: Dorothy Cartagena
“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, June 10, 2023 – Parents with Young Children Ministry is discussed
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Table of Plenty CD by John Michael Talbot, we will chat with Ruthie Countinho about PWYCM: Parents with Young Children Ministry, a Catholic community of families that live in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania that enjoy potluck socials, family activities, women’s faith sharing, date nights, mom’s night outs, dad’s service projects, and more. She will tell us how this group is trying to intentionally raise fun loving, faith-filled Catholic children. Also, we will learn a little about St. Anthony of Padua, whose feast the Chruch celebrates each June 13th.
Bear Woznick, author of “12 Rules for Manliness”
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to championship surfer, ninja black belt, adventurer and author, Bear Woznick, about his book, “12 Rules for Manliness: Where Have All the Cowboys Gone.” In this book that will be released in mid-September 2023, but is available for pre-order, Bear lays out a plan to help men learn how to develop a proper personal creed, and then define themselves by the hardships they endure in pursuit of that mission. Catholic Forum, a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communications, debuts on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio podcasts. Select interviews are available on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – @dioceseofwilm Please like, share and subscribe.
Maria Gallagher’s new inspirational book for pro-life advocates is discussed on this episode of Catholic Forum
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we will talk to pro-life advocate and author, Maria Gallagher about her new book, Mercy’s Power: Inspiration to Serve the Gospel of Life, from Marian Press. Her book is an easy to use companion on our journey to create and nurture a culture of life in a post-Roe USA.
We discuss wellness for clergy with David Shellenberger
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we speak with David Shellenberger, President and CEO of the Saint John Vianney Center which has served the mind, body and spirit of Catholic clergy and men and women religious since 1946. We learn about the “Day of Prayer for the Health and Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious,” hosted by Saint John Vianney Center (SJVC). It will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023. The event will be live streamed from Our Lady of Hope Chapel on the campus of SJVC. We will also preview David’s upcoming presentation on October 19th at the Saint Thomas More Oratory near the campus of the University of Delaware in Newark. Catholic Forum, a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communications, airs on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio podcasts. Select interviews are available on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – @dioceseofwilm. Please like, share and subscribe.
Vocations to the priesthood & religious life with Fr. Norm Carroll
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we will talk with Father Norm Carroll, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bear, Delaware and Director of the Office for Priestly and Religious Vocations for the Diocese of Wilmington. We chat about his calling to the priesthood, the men who are in formation for the diocese now, how we can support men who may have a priestly vocation, and National Vocations Awareness Week which is November 5 – 11, 2023.
Catholic Forum, a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communications, airs in its entirety on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio podcasts. Select interviews are available on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – @dioceseofwilm. Please like, share and subscribe.
The life and work of Blessed Carlo Acutis is explored.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, we will go on location to St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wilmington, Delaware, the sight of the recent visit of the Vatican International Exhibition Eucharistic Miracles, to talk with Dr. Bill and Mrs. Mary Ryckman. We learn about the amazing life and deep Eucharistic devotion of Blessed Carlo Acutis (May 3, 1991 – October 12, 2006), the many Eucharistic miracles that he documented, and the impact he had on so many in his short, holy life. You can see a video of this interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.
An exciting history of the Catholic Church: an interview with H. W. Crocker III
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a newsbrief from The Dialog, we talk to H. W. Crocker III about his exciting Church history book, Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church. A classic for 20 years, Triumph is now available in an updated and expanded version. We will also learn a little about the saint that the Church celebrates each year on December 6th. You can see this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.
One of Us: Carol Seward
“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.