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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.

Catholic Forum Diocese of Wilmington

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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.

    Christian Music legend, John Michael Talbot is the guest

    Christian Music legend, John Michael Talbot is the guest

    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" is his 59th album released February 2024. A best-selling (and prolific) author, John Michael’s 37th book, "The Lord's Supper: A Eucharistic Revival '' was published in 2023 and his latest book - his first autobiography - "Late Have I Loved You" was just published on Ash Wednesday, 2024. John Michael spoke to us from the Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas, where he is the Founder and General Minister of the Catholic based community The Brothers and Sisters of Charity. You can see a video of this interview of John Michael Talbot on our YouTube Channel. Just search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like & follow. 

    • 29 min
    The Troops of St. George and it's Delaware troop is discussed

    The Troops of St. George and it's Delaware troop is discussed

    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 of adventure coupled with virtue. It was founded in 2013 by Catholic author and professor Dr. Taylor Marshall.  Delaware has it's first Troop based at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington - Troop 302 - where Mark and Leo are actively involved.  Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. You can see a video of this interview on our YouTube channel - www.Youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

    • 29 min
    One of Us: Mary Gralewski

    One of Us: Mary Gralewski

    “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.

    • 13 min
    Students share their Knights of Columbus vocations essays

    Students share their Knights of Columbus vocations essays

    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 contest and hear the winning essays read by these Wilmington students; Kinsley Carroll from St. Mary Magdalen School, A'Zayah Hamilton from St. Peter Cathedral School, Corinne Kinger and Jayden Hummel from Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Amelia Haydu from the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Religious Education Program. Listen to Catholic Forum each week on Relevant Radio 640 and on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music Podcasts. 

    • 29 min
    One of Us: Connor Victoria

    One of Us: Connor Victoria

    “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.

    • 11 min
    Learn about Casa San Francisco, serving the needy of lower Delaware

    Learn about Casa San Francisco, serving the needy of lower Delaware

    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 Charities' Casa San Francisco in Milton, Delaware. Casa San Francisco offers an emergency shelter for adults, food cooperative, food pantry and more to serve the disadvantaged of Sussex County, Delaware. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Gary on our YouTube channel @DioceseofWilm.  Listen to Catholic Forum on Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on your favorite podcast platform. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. 

    • 29 min

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