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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Explore words that made America great with Allison Ellis.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from Joe Owens, editor and general manager of The Dialog, we celebrate the 249th birthday of the USA with the founder of Mount Titano Media, Allison Ellis as we discuss the terrific new book, "Finding Our Words: Words that Made America." This book is a collection of some of the most inspiring w…
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Are ancient texts your thing? Learn about The Scriptorium Project
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from TheDialog.org, we talk with D. P. Curtin, Ph.D., the leader of The Scriptorium Project, a unique patristic (the branch of Christian theology that deals with the lives, writings, and doctrines of the early Christian theologians) organization. D. P. (or Dermot) has translated over 600 texts …
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from John Michael Talbot's Table of Plenty album, we talk to the most prolific and beloved Catholic author of our time, Dr. Peter Kreeft. A professor of philosophy at Boston College and The King's College, he is a convert to Catholicism, and author of over eighty books…
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Near-Death Experiences explored with author, Scott Smith
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Louisiana-based author, attorney and theologian, Scott L. Smith, Jr., about his latest book, "Near-Death Experiences." Catholic saints and mystics have been having near-death and out-of-body experiences for thousands of years, yet Scott's book is the first to approac…
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What is Legatus and how does it serve the Catholic business community?
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On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we talk to Francis Pileggi, local attorney and past-president of the Wilmington Chapter of Legatus. We learn how this organization, founded by the one-time owner of Domino Pizza, is helping CEOs across the country and in our area, to connect with God and remain faithful Catholic…
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Learn about Catholic Owned with CEO Brooke Joiner
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On this episode or Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Brooke Joiner, Co-founder and CEO of Catholic Owned. She tells us why she started this Catholic business app, who can be listed, and why over 10,000 people are happily using Catholic Owned. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTub…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we share highlights from the May 17, 2025 priestly ordination of Father Dennis J. Stameza. We will hear Father Norm Carroll ask Bishop Koenig to ordain Deacon Dennis, the bishop's powerful homily, and witness Father Stameza's promises to the Bishop and the Church. You can see t…
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K of C Vocations Essay Student Winners present their essays
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will hear three of the students winners from the 2025 Delaware Knights of Columbus Jerry Dawson Memorial Vocations Essay Contest, read their essays. First up is 7th grader Katelyn McLaughlin from St. Anthony of Padua school; then we hear 8th grader, from the St. Ann Parish R…
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One of Us: Vy. Rev. Joseph W. McQuaide IV.
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Daughters of Charity have long history of service in Wilmington
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Recently, it was announced that the Daughters of Charity are leaving ministry at the Cathedral of St. Peter. On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from TheDialog.org, we speak with Sister JoAnne Goecke, DC and Sister Mary Ellen Thomas, DC, two Daughters of Charity who live at the Cathedral of St. Peter Convent. Sister JoAnne teache…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from TheDialog.org and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, the Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington, looks back at the life and legacy of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The bishop discusses key elements of his papacy, how his Jesuit foundation helped to form him, a…
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Dan Pin on Carlo Acutis the Millennial Saint
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PLEASE NOTE: This Catholic Forum interview was recorded before the passing of Pope Francis and the announcement that Blessed Carlo Acutis' canonization had been delayed until a later date. On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk with Mr. Dan Pin, Director of…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and several tunes from the Catholic Treasures CD, we will hear the Most Reverend William E. Koenig's annual Easter message. Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter.
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Discover (or rediscover) the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, as we get ready for Reconciliation Monday in our diocese on April 14, 2025, we talk with two Daughters of Saint Paul, Sister Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, FSP, and Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP about their book, "Forgiven - A Guide to Confession and the Examen Prayer." This book…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery. He shares his story, how CIR came about, how CIR is giving hope to those who suffer from a myriad of addictions, and previews the women's retreat taking place April 11 - 13 2025 in Malvern, PA. For more information, visi…
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Learn about the amazing life of Australia's Cardinal George Pell
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Australian journalist, Tess Livingstone, about her new biography titled, "George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictus." We learn about the Cardinal's early life as an athlete, his calling to the priesthood, his rise to become the leader of two Australian archdioceses, his t…
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Explore Italy's Shrines and Wonders with Teresa Tomeo
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the CD, More Than Fifty Most Loved Hymns, we talk to media personality, author and travel expert, Teresa Tomeo, about her new book, "Italy's Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations Off the Beaten Path," Published by EWT…
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Blessed James Miller, Christian Brother martyred in Guatemala
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we learn about the life and heroic death of Brother James Miller, FSC, a Christian Brother who was gunned down by the Guatemalan death squad in 1982. First we talk with Father Alan Guanella, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, a canon lawyer and expert o…
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Explore the Weird Catholic Handbook with author, Michael Lichens
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns, we dive into some of the fascinating and overlooked aspects of the Catholic faith with the author of "Weird Catholic Handbook," Michael Lichens. This book explores the peculiar and intriguing elements of Catholic history, offering a …
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Dangers of assisted suicide with Jessica Rodgers
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update by Joe Owens, editor of The Dialog and a song from the album, More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns, we discuss assisted suicide with Jessica Rodgers, Coalitions Director for the Patients' Rights Action Fund. With assisted suicide bills once again introduced in both the Delaware and Maryland legislatur…
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Transformational Christian Leadership with Fr. Nathan Cromly
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Catholic Treasures album, we talk with the founder and leader of the Saint John Institute, Father Nathan Cromly, about his new book, "Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation." Is there a better coach than St. Paul? Father shares why following St…
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Explore the treasures of the Diocesan Archives with Susan Kirk Ryan
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a new update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we are joined by Diocese of Wilmington Archivist, Susan Kirk Ryan. Susan tells us about the important work of a diocesan archives and shares some of the remarkable documents and items that make up the Diocese of Wilmington's collection. We will see the Vatican docum…
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Visit the Wilderness Within this Lent with Sister Josephine Garrett
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a update from The Dialog, we talk to Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, author of the new book, "Wilderness Within: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation." A popular Catholic podcaster, speaker and author; Sister Josephine tells how her book will help guide you through Lent to a more meaningful and joyfu…
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Natural Family Planning: what you need to know
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On episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we learn about natural family planning with Dr. Stephanie Kafie, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Totally Yours Family Medicine. With a passion for women's health and natural family planning, Dr. Kafie started Totally Yo…
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Learn about the wonderful life and work of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, author Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.d., discusses her new book, "Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D." Sister DeDe, as she is affectionately called, still minsters to the needs of her Washington, D.C. neighborhood offering chemical abortion rev…
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Learn about Marydale Retirement Village in Newark, Delaware
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we learn about Catholic Charities' Marydale Retirement Village in Newark, Delaware. Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton talks with Esther Lovlie, Marydale Program Manager and Elizabeth Campbell, Marydale resident. Who can qualify to live at Marydale and what makes this communi…
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Meet Fr. Sylvester Obumneme, a Nigerian Priest working in OCMD
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Father Sylvester Obumneme, Associate Pastor at St. Luke/St. Andrew Parish in Ocean City, Maryland. Father tells us about his home community in Nigeria and how their amazing faith, along with his family and pastor, helped encourage his vocation to the priesthood. He tell…
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The life and spirituality of Nicholas Black Elk
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Happy New Year! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Deacon Bill White from the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota. Deacon Bill is the diocesan posttulator for the cause for canonization of Nicholas Black Elk (1863 - 1950). Nicholas was an Oglala Lakota medicine man who fought with his cousin, Crazy …
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A unique school in Africa is producing good Catholic young adults
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, we talk with Father Cyrille Ulrich Migyigbena, a priest of Cotonou Archdiocese in Benin Republic in West Africa and Director of the International Catholic School of Prayer and Evangelization, "Jeunesse Bonheur." This school provides a one-year program for youth and young adults focusing on prayer, formation, commu…
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Merry Christmas! It's our annual Christmas show!
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Merry Christmas! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will present Bishop William Koenig's annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington and some beautiful Christmas hymns from John Michael Talbot's The Birth of Jesus CD and The Glorious Sounds of Christmas CD by the Philadelphia Orchestra…
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Celebrate our Festive Faith with Steffani Aquila
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On this Catholic Forum podcast, after a news update from the pages of The Dialog and a beautiful Advent song from Beth Neilsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we talk with author and teacher, Steffani Aquila, about her new book, "Festive Faith: Catholic Celebrations Through the Year and Around the World." In it, Steffani tells us how to live liturgically and…
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Talented Marie Miller's musical tribute to the Little Flower
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after Joe Owens gives us a news update from The Dialog, talented singer/songwriter, Marie Miller, talks about her music and the journey that brought her to "The Way of Love," music inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux. Marie gives an exclusive preformance of the "The Way of Love" and discusses the concert presentati…
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Help for single Catholic women in the dating world with Dana Nygaard
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news Update from The Dialog, we talk with Dana Nygaard, LPC, psychotherapist, relationship coach, author and national speaker. Dana has created, "Be Smart. Date Smart," a new initiative to help guide Catholic women through dating with confidence and clarity. What red flags should women be on the lookout fo…
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Encounter Emmanuel this Advent with Heather Khym
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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 Res…
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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 …
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