On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with Deacon Hal Jopp, who at the time, was the Director of the Office of Deacons for the Diocese of Wilmington. Hal talks about the simple, but powerful, Jesus Prayer.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from “The John Michael Talbot Collection” CD, we are joined by the Diocese of Wilmington’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lou De Angelo and the Diocesan Director of Development, Ms. Deb Fols. It’s back to school time and we will get an update as to the great schools in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. We will also learn how the Share in the Spirit collection is helping families afford their tuition.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from Marty Haugen’s “Gift of God” CD, the Coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington’ Annual Marian Pilgrimage, Father Brian Lewis, will discuss the October 5th event at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Why is it important to honor the Blessed Mother with a pilgrimage? What is so special about the Basilica? What will pilgrims experience? Father Lewis, Parish Administrator of St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth in Ridgley/Denton, Maryland, will have all the answers. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about Adele Brise, today’s Modern Day Witness.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Holy Gospel for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, a musical selection from the John Michael Talbot, “Table of Plenty” CD, we will chat with Father Chris Coffiey, Director of the Missions Office for the Diocese of Wilmington, and Associate Pastor of Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Parish in Greenville, Delaware. Pope Francis has declared October 2019 an an Extraordinary Missionary Month. What does that mean? What is the diocese doing to mark this special month? Father Coffiey will fill us in. Also, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Nicola D’Onofrio.
On this episode of FLASHBACK, Fr. Dominic Grassi, pastor and author of the book, “Still Called by Name: Why I Still Love Being a Priest,” is interviewed. The clergy sexual abuse crisis has been in the headlines since 2002, yet Fr. Grassi, like many holy priests, has not lost a bit of enthusiasm for his priestly vocation. Catholic Forum podcast listeners, enjoy this interview from 2011.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after an introduction, the Gospel for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a song from David Haas’ “Echo of Faith” CD, Bob Krebs interviews Mr. Daniel Sinnott, President and CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare. Several years ago, Delaware’s only Catholic hospital was in jeopardy of closing. Now, it has turned around and is poised to continue to be Delaware’s preferred health care provider for many years to come. Also today, Father Rich Jasper will tell us about another Modern Day Witness, Mother Luisita.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and a musical selection from John Angotti’s “Testify!” CD, hear an interview with Sonja Corbitt as she discusses her latest book, “How To Pray Like Mary.” Father Rich Jasper’s “Modern Day Witness” segment will be back again next week.
FLASHBACK is exclusive content for Catholic Forum podcast listners. On this episode, we hear an interview with Thomas Craughwell, author of the book, “Patron Saints: Saints for Every Member of Your Family, Every Profession, Every Ailment, Every Emergency and Even Every Amusement.” This book covers hundreds of patron saints; explaining why the saint is patron of whatever he or she is patron of, including a summary of the saint’s life. This first aired on the November 4, 2012 Catholic Forum broadcast.
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we chat with Mr. Joseph P. Owens, Editor and General Manager of The Dialog, the official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. We will also learn about Modern Day Witness, Pier-Giorgio Frassati.
On this episode of Catholic Forum FLASHBACK, we hear an interview with Deacon John Giacci, a Permanent Deacon assigned to ministry at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Delaware. FLASHBACK brings podcast listeners exclusive content from the vast Catholic Forum archive of interviews of interest to Catholic listeners.
