On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we chat with Anna Drushler and her dad, Al. Anna is a rising senior at Padua Academy in Wilmington, Delaware who has Tourette’s Syndrome, a condition that causes people to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Anna tells what it’s like to have this condition, how her Catholic school and upbringing has helped her. Her dad, Al, shares how a family can help those with the condition. You can see a video of theis Catholic Forum interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share, comment, etc. www.cdow.org/CatholicForum.
One of Us: Jeff Dunn
“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 or school communities.
An interview with military/VA chaplain, Fr. Donald Van Alstyne, MIC
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Rev. Donald Van Alstyne, a Marian Father, retired army chaplain and current chaplain at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Father discusses his calling to the religious priesthood, service as an enlisted man during the Vietnam era, military chaplain service and his very important work with our veterans. You can see a video of Bob Krebs’ interview with Father Van on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTubd Channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please pray for our military and veterans.
One of Us: Ian Steele
“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 or school communities.
The wonderful work of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks to Sister Therese Marie of the Eucharist, a Little Sister of the Poor who works at the Jean Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware. Sister talks about the history of her community, its founder, Saint Jeanne Jugan and about daily life as a Little Sister of the Poor as they serve the elderly. For information about the Little Sisters of the Poor, its upcoming Nun Run and the residence in Newark, visit www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org. You can see a video of thie interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Click here.
Saint Padre Pio and the National Centre for Padre Pio is discussed
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Nicholas Salkowski, Communications Director for the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania. Nick tells us about the life of Padre Pio, the history of the Centre, how his family was miraculously touched by Padre Pio, and what visitors will see when they visit the Centre. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety or Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.
How Catholic Charities fills basic needs of the disadvantaged of the Diocese of Wilmington
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Stephanie Kelton talks to Porsha Harvey, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Basic Needs Senior Program Manager, about how the social services organization helps to supply the basic needs to the disadvantaged of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. You can hear see a video of Stephanie’s interview with Porsha on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube Channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.
Eucharistic Congress is the focus of this interview with Fr. Joe McQuaide and Mr. Dan Pin
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we discuss the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 – 21, 2024 and the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress happening in Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with Father Joseph McQuaide and Mr. Daniel Pin, both deeply involved with the Congresses and the Eucharistic Revival in the diocese. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube Channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.
Reflections on the National Eucharistic Congress with Abbey Thibodeau
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Abbey Thibodeau, Dialog special corrospondent to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianopolis. The St. Mark’s High School grad and communications student at Millersville University reflects on her time at the Congress, the impact of the speakers and how the Congress has affected her faith. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube Channel – YouTube.com/DiocesofWilm. You can see Abbey’s reports at The Dialog.org. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communications.
Learn how to pray like the early Christians with Dr. Jim Papandrea
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Dr. Jim Papandrea, a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, with a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian Church, New Testament interpretation, and the history of the Roman Empire. Jim’s latest book is titled “Praying Like the Early Church: Seven Insights from the Church Fathers to Help You Connect With God.” You can see a video of Bob’s interview with Jim Papandrea on our YouTube Channel – youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Listen to Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts, or listen every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.