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Encounter Emmanuel this Advent with Heather Khym

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Heather Khym, author of “Encountering Emmanuel: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.” Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together podcast and the author of Abide. She and her husband, Jake, are the cofounders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she serves as director of vision and ministry of the British Columbia–based apostolate. She also serves as director of the Celtic Cross Foundation. Heather has more than twenty-five years of experience as a speaker and retreat leader offering workshops and conferences in the United States and Canada. She attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she studied theology and catechetics. She lives with her husband and three children in British Columbia, Canada. You can see a video of Bob’s interview with Heather on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Please like and subscribe. 

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Find Peace in Advent with Gary Zimak

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, we talk with popular Catholic speaker and best-selling author, Gary Zimak, about his new book, “Find Peace in Advent: 4 Weeks to Worrying Less at Christmas,” from Ave Maria Press. Gary tells how to step away from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and use Advent as a time to grow closer to Jesus. You can hear see an interview of Bob’s interview with Gary on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

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Building a Wholesome Family with Archduke Eduard Habsburg

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, about his latest book, “Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World: Habsburg Lessons from the Centuries.” As a father of six and now a grandfather, the Archduke of Austria shares his own experiences and recipes for a wholesome family life, bolstered by 850 years of Habsburg family history. You can see an interview of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube page.

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New Stephen Ministry lends a listening ear in Lewes

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Bonnie Taylor and Louise Pfarr volunteers from St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware. They have started a Stephen Ministry at their parish to accompany those in the Lewes area who are having a rough time due to the loss of a loved one, or other unexpected crisis and may need someone to talk with. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Like or follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.

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Bishop Koenig and Archbishop Henning discuss the Eucharistic Congress

On this episode of  Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a a song from the CD, Then Sings My Soul: The Best of the Priests, we are honored to welcome Archbishop-designate Richard Henning, who will give the keynote address at the October 5, 2024 Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress. Archbishop Henning, who will be installed as the tenth Bishop and seventh Archbishop of Boston on October 31, 2024 gives us a preview of his keynote address. Then we are joined by the Bishop of Wilmington, Bishop William Koenig. Bishop Koenig will tell us why he convened the Eucharistic Congress and what he hopes will be the impact on the Catholic community of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. You can see a video of this interview on YouTube at YouTube. com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.

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Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary help the needy on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Sister Virginia Peckham, LSJM and Sister Marilyn Bouchard, LSJM. For more than 50 years, the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary have been helping the needy and homeless in the Salisbury, Maryland area with hope, healing and hospitality. The Sisters will tell us about their work and their foundress, Sister Mary Elizabeth Gintling. You can see a video of this Catholic Forum 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.

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