On this episode of the Catholic Forum podcast, after a news update from The Dialog, we are all about St. Anthony of Padua Parish in the Little Italy section of Wilmington when Mr. Anthony Albence, Parish Trustee and fourth generation parishioner, is the guest. The historic church in Delaware’s largest city is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, as well as the 70th anniversary of its high school for girls, Padua Academy and the the 50th anniversary of it’s famous Italian Festival that takes place each June. You can see a video of Bob Krebs’s interview with Anthony Albence on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel – YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.
Learn about Saints Peter & Paul High School in Easton, MD with Scott Wilson
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we talk to Mr. Scott Wilson, the new principal of Saints Peter and Paul High School in Easton, Maryland. Serving the youth of Maryland’s Eastern Shore since 1958, Saints Peter and Paul High School recently moved to a brand new state of the art campus. We learn about this amazing school and how it is a place where students can develop their minds, bodies and spirits. We also talk about Catholic Schools Week which takes place from January 27 to February 2, 2024. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.
The Behavioral Health Services of Catholic Charities is discussed
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities’ Stephanie Kelton will talk to Lisa Ritchie, Program Manager for Behavioral Health Services for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. Lisa walks us through the various inpatient services for adults, children, couples and groups offered by Catholic Charities and discusses a new program designed to help youths who are dealing with psychosis. You can see Stephanie’s interview with Lisa on our YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a weekly production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communication. Send comments to CatholicForum@cdow.org. Like of follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.
One of Us: Gavin Andrews
“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.
Learn how Retrouvaille is helping save marriages
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk to Craig and Judy Bickel about the Retrouvaille program that has helped tens of thousands of couples save their troubled marriages. The Bickels not only lead Retrouvaille weekends, but they can attest to the effectiveness of the program since they went through it when they were on the verge of divorce and it saved their marriage. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. You can see an video of this interview at YouTube.com/Dioceseof Wilm. Like and follow!
One of Us: Judy Miler
“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.
One of Us: Michelle Mai
“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.
Seton Center, serving the lower Maryland Eastern Shore is highlighted
On this episide of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities’ Stephanie Kelton talks with Program Manager, Jennifer Trager, about the work of Seton Center in Princess Anne, Maryland. For many years, Seton Center has been serving the community needs of Summerset County – Maryland’s poorest county. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communication. You can see a video of Stephanie’s interview with Jennifer on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube Channel – youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Like. Subscribe. Follow.
Annual Christmas Program with Bishop Koenig’s message
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we present our annual Christmas special, including The Most Reverend William E. Koenig‘s 2023 Christmas message to the people of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a report from the Vatican, and more! Plus some great Christmas hymns. Merry Christmas from the Diocese of Wilmington.
Christmas traditions with author Michael Foley and Sr. Ann David Strohminger
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we have two special guests. First we talk to Michael Foley, the famed author of the international bestseller “Drinking with the Saints,” about his book, “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained.” In this Christmas must-have book, he explains, celebrates, and gives us a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Then, Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, Delegate for Religious for the Diocese of Wilmington, tell us the origins of the most important Christmas tradition; the Christmas Nativity Scene, that was started by Saint Francis of Assisi 8oo years ago. Catholic Forum, a production of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Office of Communications, airs in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 and is available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio podcasts. You can see a video of the interviews on this podcast here.