Catholic Forum began as a radio program in Wilmington, Delaware USA in 1939 making it the longest running Catholic discussion (non-liturgical) program in the United States. It is still on the air in the Diocese of Wilmington, but it is now available as a podcast. A new podcast debuts each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and includes an update of local, national and international Catholic news and a 20-22 minute interview on a topic of interest to the Catholic community of Delaware, Mary ...
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What's new with The Dialog. An interview with Joe Owens
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with that publication's editor and general manager, Mr. Joseph P. Owens. For almost 60 years, The Dialog has been keeping Catholics of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore informed with the latest local, national and international news. You can see a video of this inte…
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Saint Padre Pio and the National Centre for Padre Pio is discussed
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Nicholas Salkowski, Communications Director for the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania. Nick tells us about the life of Padre Pio, the history of the Centre, how his family was miraculously touched by Padre Pio, and what visitors will see when the…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks to Sister Therese Marie of the Eucharist, a Little Sister of the Poor who works at the Jean Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware. Sister talks about the history of her community, its founder, Saint Jeanne Jugan and about daily life as a Little Sister of the Poor …
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How Cross Catholic Outreach helps the poor in developing countries
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On this episode of Catholic Forum after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach. For many years, this Catholic ministry has partnered with bishops, priests, religious and lay workers to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, microenterprise and disast…
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Learn how to pray like the early Christians with Dr. Jim Papandrea
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Dr. Jim Papandrea, a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, with a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian Church, New Testament interpretation, and the history of the Roman Empire. Jim's latest book is titled "Praying Like the Early Ch…
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Reflections on the National Eucharistic Congress with Abbey Thibodeau
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Abbey Thibodeau, Dialog special corrospondent to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianopolis. The St. Mark's High School grad and communications student at Millersville University reflects on her time at the Congress, the impact of the speakers and how t…
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How Catholic Charities fills basic needs of the disadvantaged of the Diocese of Wilmington
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Stephanie Kelton talks to Porsha Harvey, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington's Basic Needs Senior Program Manager, about how the social services organization helps to supply the basic needs to the disadvantaged of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can hear …
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Eucharistic Congress is the focus of this interview with Fr. Joe McQuaide and Mr. Dan Pin
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we discuss the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 - 21, 2024 and the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress happening in Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with Father Joseph McQuaide and Mr. Daniel Pin, both deep…
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An interview with military/VA chaplain, Fr. Donald Van Alstyne, MIC
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Rev. Donald Van Alstyne, a Marian Father, retired army chaplain and current chaplain at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Father discusses his calling to the religious priesthood, service as an enlisted man during the Vietnam era, military chaplain service and his …
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The Catholic way to deal with anxiety: an interview with Catherine DiNuzzo, MA LPC
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Catherine DiNuzzo, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor who operates DiNuzzo Counseling (DC), offering traditional counseling from a Catholic perspective, in a virtual format. She has been in private practice since 2010. Catherine is faithful to the Magisterium and …
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a selection from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk with Rev. Mr. Dennis Stameza. Deacon Dennis was ordained by Bishop Koenig to the Transitional Diaconate on May 11, 2024. Born in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Deacon Dennis talks about his early life in Afric…
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Catholic teen discuses living with Tourette's Syndrome
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we chat with Anna Drushler and her dad, Al. Anna is a rising senior at Padua Academy in Wilmington, Delaware who has Tourette's Syndrome, a condition that causes people to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Anna tells what it's like to have this condition, how he…
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Remembering Gene Donnelly with Robin Bryson and John McClement
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs is joined by Mr. John McClement and Mr. Robin Bryson - both long-time friends of Gene Donnelly. Gene served as host of Catholic Forum and Director of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington from 1970 until his retirement in 2000. Gene passed away on April 17, 2024…
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The rich history of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Wilmington, Delaware is explored.
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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 …
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with three members of the Old Bohemia Historical Society, Marla Dill-Palmer, Clarice Kwasnieski and Ginny Swyka, and learn about this historic church that traces its founding to early Jesuits. We learn why this church is so significant and some of the challenges it face…
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Dr. Helen Hoffner tells us how Catholicism impacts our culture in many fascinating ways.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song - appropriate for Pentecost weekend - from the Catholic Treasures CD, we Bob Krebs will interview Dr. Helen Hoffner, author and professor at Holy Family University in Philadelphia. Her new book is titled "Catholicism Everywhere: From Hail Mary Passes to Cappuccinos - …
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Learn about the pro-life work of Catholic Charities' Bayard House
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton chats with Bayard House Program Manager, Stacy Brooks. Bayard House is a licensed residential program that serves at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescent, young women and their babies. You can see a video of Stephanie's…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Agustine Institute Graduate School of Theology about his new book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know." You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please like an…
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Christian Music legend, John Michael Talbot is the guest
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with music icon, John Michael Talbot. He is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic Christian Music pioneer. His music has been the soundtrack to the faith journey of millions of believers throughout the world! "Late Have I Loved You"…
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The Troops of St. George and it's Delaware troop is discussed
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Mark Ugolini and his son, Leo about the troop Troops of Saint George and how it combines camping and adventure with prayer and the Sacraments. The Troops of Saint George is a fraternal Catholic nonprofit apostolate for priests, men, and young men looking for a life…
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Students share their Knights of Columbus vocations essays
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we are joined by Felix Spitelli from the Delaware Knights of Columbus. Each year, students from Catholic schools and parish religious education programs, submit their vocations essays to the Knights for judging. On today's Catholic Forum, we will talk with Felix about the conte…
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Learn about Casa San Francisco, serving the needy of lower Delaware
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Virginia Durkin O'Shea, filling in for the vacationing Joe Owens, and a cut from the CD, Catholic Treasures, Stephanie Kelton, Fund Development and Public Relations Manager for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will talk to Gary Belkot, Program Manager for Catholic Cha…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will hear Bishop William Koenig's annual Easter message to the people of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. We will also hear a song from Paul Tate's CD, Rejoice! Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of…
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Fr. Joe McQuaide discussed the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, and a song from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk to Father Joseph McQuaide, Diocesan Chancellor, Judicial Vicar, Cathedral of St. Peter Rector and Pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and St. Patrick's Parishes in Wilmington, Delaware. Father discussed the Sacramen…
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Was St. Patrick the first to bring Christianity to Ireland? An interview with Connie Marshner
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with author, scholar, advocate and activist, Connie Marshner about her new book, "Monastery and High Cross: The Forgotten Eastern Roots of Irish Christianity." Contrary to popular belief, St. Patrick was not the first person to bring Christ to Ireland. So who DID? What …
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Learn about the Boy Scouts with Phil Betley and Tommy Watts
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a Dialog News Update, we talk to Deacon Tommy Watts, Diocese of Wilmington Chaplain to the Boy Scouts, and Phil Betley, Scoutmaster of Troup 285, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Parish in Wilmington, Delaware. What makes Scouting a great experience? Why is it important to have a Catholic compon…
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From baseball star to Catholic priest. An interview with Father Burke Masters
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Who's ready for some baseball? On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Joe Owens, we chat with Father Burke Masters about his new book, "A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest." We learn about Father's baseball career, conversion to Catholicism, vocation to the priesthood, and more. Catholic…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with author, Joe McGivney about his book, "YOU'RE A MIRACLE!: My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God's Infinite Power and Love." Joe McGivney is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, an organization that was founded by his distant relative, Father Mi…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update, we talk with Father Alexander (Sandy) Pocetto, OSFS, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales since 1945 and priest since 1955. We chat about his early life in Wilmington's Little Italy, his calling to the religious priesthood, his university and scolarly ministry and his book, "A Lenten Journ…
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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 w…
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The Behavioral Health Services of Catholic Charities is discussed
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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 …
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Learn about Saints Peter & Paul High School in Easton, MD with Scott Wilson
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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 abou…
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The work of La Plaza Delaware is explored with Mary Dupont
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with the Executive Director of La Plaza Delaware, Ms. Mary Dupont. For the last several years, the organization has been assisting Latino entrepreneurs navigate the governmental and cultural obstacles to starting and succeeding in business in Sussex County, Delaware. Ma…
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The World Day of Prayer for Christian Unity and Fr. Paul of Graymoor
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will chat with Father James Loughran, SA, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement and the Director of the Graymoor Ecumenincal and Interreligious Institute. Father will discuss the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and the cause for canonization of Servant of God, Fathe…
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