Catholic Forum

Nov 20 2024 100 ep. 23 mins 34
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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, Maryland's Eastern Shore and beyond.

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Encounter Emmanuel this Advent with Heather Khym

Nov 20 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Heather Khym, author of "Encountering Emmanuel: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation." Heather Khym is the cohost of the internationally popular Abiding Together podcast and the author of Abide. She and her husband, Jake, are the cofounders of Life Restoration Ministries, where she ser

Find Peace in Advent with Gary Zimak

Nov 13 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, we talk with popular Catholic speaker and best-selling author, Gary Zimak, about his new book, "Find Peace in Advent: 4 Weeks to Worrying Less at Christmas," from Ave Maria Press. Gary tells how to step away from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and use Advent as a time to grow c

One of Us: Hannah Heredia

Nov 12 2024 13 mins  
“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.

Building a Wholesome Family with Archduke Eduard Habsburg

Nov 06 2024 31 mins  
On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungary's ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, about his latest book, "Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World: Habsburg Lessons from the Centuries." As a father of six and now a grandfather, the Archduke of Austria shares his own experiences

New Stephen Ministry lends a listening ear in Lewes

Oct 30 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Bonnie Taylor and Louise Pfarr volunteers from St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware. They have started a Stephen Ministry at their parish to accompany those in the Lewes area who are having a rough time due to the loss of a loved one, or other unexpected crisis and may need someone to talk wit

One of Us: Maria McDowell

Oct 30 2024 12 mins  
“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.

Fr. John Enemuo & Fr. James Gebhart discuss the Called by Name vocations program

Oct 23 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we learn about the Called By Name vocations program being implimented in the Diocese of Wilmington. Father John Enemou, associate pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware and Father James Gebhart, associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Elkton, Maryland and the St. Thomas

How the Xavier Society helps the blind.

Oct 16 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk with Aisling Redican, Fundraising and Communications Manager for the Xavier Society for the Blind. Since 1900, the Xavier Society has provided religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individual

One of Us: Jimmy Szpak

Oct 16 2024 11 mins  
“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.

Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary help the needy on Maryland's Eastern Shore

Oct 09 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Sister Virginia Peckham, LSJM and Sister Marilyn Bouchard, LSJM. For more than 50 years, the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary have been helping the needy and homeless in the Salisbury, Maryland area with hope, healing and hospitality. The Sisters will tell us about their work and their foundress, S