“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, Aug. 21, 2021 – Guest: Michael Lichens
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog and a musical selection from the CD, “More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns,” we will learn about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian computer geek teenager who died in 2006 and is on his way to be a canonized saint. Mr. Michael Lichens from Sophia Institute Press will tell us about their new book, “A Millennial in Paradise: Carlo Acutis,” by Father Will Conquer. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
One of Us: Bill Griffith
“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. 19, 2020 – Guest: Deb Fols
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a tune from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will learn about the Diocese of Wilmington’s Share in the Spirit campaign that helps families afford Catholic schools for their children, when Ms. Deborah Fols, Development Director for the Diocese of Wilmington is interviewed. Families make sacrifices to send their kids to Catholic schools. Families need more help than ever during this COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
For those who occasionally listen to Catholic Forum on Relevant Radio 640, beginning on September 26, 2020, the program will air on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Catholic Forum will continue to debut as a podcast on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Catholic Forum, Sept. 26, 2020 – Guest: Fr. Brian Lewis
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Paul Tate’s “Rejoice!” CD, we will talk to the Pastor of Saint Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware and Coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington’s Annual Marian Pilgrimage, Father Brian Lewis. This year’s pilgrimage, with the theme, Mary, Mother of All Nations, will be held on Saturday, October 3rd and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home. Father Lewis has all the details! Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
Catholic Forum, Oct 3, 2020 – Guest: Molly Sheahan
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will talk with Ms. Molly Sheahan, Associate Director of Respect Life Advocacy for the Maryland Catholic Conference (MCC). Molly will tell us about the MCC and its work to promote life in the State of Maryland and ways for us all to help promote a culture of life during Respect Life Month and always. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness.
Catholic Forum, Oct. 17, 2020 – Guest: Ms. Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from the “Catholic Treasures” CD, we will talk to Susan Brinkmann, author and award winning journalist. Susan is a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites. She is the staff journalist for Women of Grace® and is a frequent guest on EWTN’s Women of Grace® television show. She formerly worked as a Correspondent for the Catholic Standard & Times, the newspaper for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Susan’s latest book is titled,“Fight Like a Catholic: Spiritual Warfare in the Catholic Tradition.” In this interview, Susan tells us who Satan is and how we can protect ourselves and our families from his aggressive activity in our modern world.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 15, 2020 – Guest: Brennan Ferris
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a cong from the CD, “More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns,” we will get to know a gentleman who is in formation for the priesthood for the Diocese of Wilmington, Mr. Brennan Ferris. Brennan is a Wilmington native and is studying Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube Channel, www.YouTube.com/DioceseOfWilm.
Catholic Forum, Aug. 29, 2020 – Guests: Peter Schirmer & Gabriel Ortez Jimenez
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from Beth Neilsen Chapman’s “Hymns” CD, we will chat with two young men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Wilmington. Peter Schirmer is 24 and is from St. Benedict Parish in Ridgely, Maryland. Gabriel Ortez Jimenez is 18 and is from Immaculate Conception Parish in Elkton, Maryland. Both are enrolled in college seminary. We will also learn about another Modern Day Witness from Father Rich Jasper. You can see a video of the interviews with Pete & Gabriel at www.YouTube.com/DioceseOfWilm.
Catholic Forum, July 4, 2020 – Guest: Scott McDermott
On the Fourth of July episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will hear an interview, first broadcast on Catholic Forum on July 4, 2010, with Scott McDermott, author of the book, “Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Faithful Revolutionary.” The book is about the life of the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence. We will also hear a great Independence Day tune from Lee Greenwood, and Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Fr. Joseph Cyrek.