“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.
Catholic Forum, Nov. 6, 2021 – Remembering Fr. Tom Peterman
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we remember Father Thomas Peterman, a priest of the Diocese of Wilmington for 64 years, author and historian, who passed away on August 3, 2021. We will learn about his early life, his calling to the priesthood, his priestly ministry, and along the way, we may also learn a little about the history of the Catholic Church in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 28, 2021 – Guest: Dr. S. K. Baskerville
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will talk with Dr. S. K. Baskerville about his new book, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Manners, Sex and Ruling the World,” from Sophia Institute Press. What is a gentleman, and why should every man aspire to be one? We will find out on this episode of Catholic Forum! As a side note: this is the first time Bob Krebs interviewed someone from Romania! Cool, huh?
One of Us: Budd McFadden
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 11, 2021 – Guest: Fr. Brian Lewis
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Fr. Brian Lewis, pastor of St. Jude the Apostle parish in Lewes, Delaware, and coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington’s annual Marian Pilgrimage. This year, the pilgrimage is being held on Sept. 25 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Father tells us about the Shrine, the schedule of events that day, and why this year’s pilgrimage is special. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 18, 2021 – Guest: Ms. Sheila McGirl
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog and a song from Marty Haugen’s “All Are Welcome” CD, we will learn about the Diocese of Wilmington’s Share in the Spirit campaign that helps families afford a Catholic school education for their children, when Ms. Sheila McGirl, Director of Development for the Diocese of Wilmington, is the guest. Also, Fr. Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness. Enjoy!
Catholic Forum, Sept. 25, 2021 – Guest: Ms. Kat Talalas
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news headlines from Joe Owens at The Dialog, we will talk with Ms. Kat Talalas, Assistant Director for Pro-life Communications of the Secretariat of Pro-life Activities for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. October 3rd is Respect Life Sunday and October is Respect Life Month, when we are called to consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 9, 2021 – Guests: Ms. Colleen Lindsey & Ms. Eileen Gaus
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we learn about the new Footprints Ministry from the Diocese of Wilmington, when Ms. Colleen Lindsey, Director of the Office for Religious Education and Office for Marriage and Family Life, and Ms. Eileen Gaus, Coordinator of Pre-Cana for the Office for Marriage and Family Life, are the guests. Footprints is a new ministry designed to assist families by providing resources after the loss of their unborn child, whether it was very recently or many years ago. It will aid mothers, fathers, couples, and families with support, education, and compassion by providing books, guidance, and other resources. It and will launch with a special Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Mass on October 15, 2021 at 7 pm at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, Delaware.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 18, 2021 – Guest: Dennis Turner
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will talk to Mr. Dennis Turner, author of the book, “What You Do In The War, Sister?: Catholic Sisters in the WWII Nazi Resistance.” Based on letters and documents written by Catholic Sisters during the Nazi occupation of Belgium, this book tells the remarkable story of these brave and faithful women, and how they served to resist the German forces.
One of Us : Mike Robinson
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the church in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who are recognizable within their parish communities.