Catholic Forum

For this week's episode of Catholic Forum Dr. Mary Ann Wallen, Director of the Respect Life Office in the Diocese of Wilmington joins the show to discuss Respect Life Month which takes place in October. The Catholic Church has a rich tradition and teaching which respects the dignity of human life in all stages and circumstances.  You can learn more about Respect Life Month and the initiatives of t...

"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.

This week on Catholic Forum we're heading back into the vault to relisten to one of our most popular episodes to date.  Originally airing in September 2025, the video interview featured in this episode has over 500,000 views on our YouTube channel to date.  You can find the original complete interview at youtube.com/dioceseofwilm or by searching "Padre Pio" in the Catholic Forum episode list where...

In this extended episode of Catholic Forum, Sr. John Elizabeth Callaghan, OSFS, Principal at Mount Aviat Academy in Childs, MD joins the show to discuss her discernment into the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales and how Salesian spirituality impacts the education and every day routine of students and faculty at Mount Aviat. Sister also explains the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program which...

"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.

In this episode of Catholic Forum, Ed Roberts, CEO and Founder of Catholic Men of Delmarva joins the show to discuss the upcoming inaugural men's conference in the Diocese of Wilmington, hosted at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington on Saturday, October 3rd. There's still time to register and learn more at delmarvacatholic.org Please note this interview was edited for time for audio platforms.  H...

On this week's Catholic Forum epsiode - another installment showcasing One Of Us from The Dialog to our radio lisenters on AM 640.  For this edition, Mike Lang interviews Lauren Hitron, Director of Mission at Ursuline Academy who joins the UA community this school year.  And if you have a suggestion for a One of Us feature - reach out to Joseph P. Owens, Editor and Manager of The Dialog at  jowens...

"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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Matt Lozano, Executive Director of Heart of the Father Ministries joins the show to discuss the origin and meaning of the ministry and how the program Unbound can help people discover what God wants for their life. Heart of the Father will host a one day Unbound Conference at St. Johns-Holy Angels, Newark, DE on Saturday, September 26th. To learn more about Heart...

Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for September is for the care of water. On this Catholic Forum interview from the vault, Bob Krebs talks with Aaron Lemma, Director of US Operations for Water is Life Kenya. This locally-based organization is bringing fresh drinking water and hope to the Maasai people of the African plain. Aaron tells us how a horrible act of terror on September 11th began a sequenc...

"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.

In the second half of this extended interview for Catholic Forum, Fr. Anthony Andreassi, CO joins the show to contine discussing his work as a historian and author writing about the Catholic Faith in early America. Fr. Andreassi holds a masters and a doctorate in American History from Georgetown University. To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Fr....

"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.

In this first part of a multipart series, Fr. Anthony Andreassi, CO joins the show to discuss his work as a historian and author writing about the Catholic Faith in early America. Fr. Andreassi holds a masters and a doctorate in American History from Georgetown University. To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Fr. Andreassi is writing a series of a...

On this episode of Catholic Forum, the second of a two part episode featuring Dr. Tyler Kulp and Deacon Vince Pisano who join the show to discuss the impact of their mission trip to Southern Kenya with Water is Life Kenya and how they hope the Diocese of Wilmington can continue to support this life-giving work. Read the "Kulp in Kenya" blog for more insights at thedialog.org and find out more abou...

"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.

On this week's Catholic Forum epsiode - another installment showcasing One Of Us from The Dialog to our radio lisenters on AM 640.  For this edition, Joe Owens interviews Porsha Harvey, Senior Manager of Basic Needs at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington and Leslie Williams, who as this Summer, retired after many years serving as a coordinator for the Basic Needs Program. To learn more...

On this episode of Catholic Forum, the first of a two part episode featuring Dr. Tyler Kulp and Deacon Vince Pisano who join the show to discuss the impact of their mission trip to Southern Kenya with Water is Life Kenya and how they hope the Diocese of Wilmington can continue to support this life-giving work. Read the "Kulp in Kenya" blog for more insights at thedialog.org and find out more about...

"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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a News update from Joseph P. Owens, we're staying in the wayback machine to continue our commemoration of Bishop Koenig's 5th anniversary of episcopal ordination. Portions of this episode originally aired on July 17, 2021 and you'll hear portions of the ordination and installation mass that officially began Bishop Koenig's time as shepherd of the Diocese of...

On this episode of Catholic Forum we're jumping in the wayback machine to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Most Rev. William E. Koenig's episcopal ordination and installation as the 10th Bishop of Wilmington.  This week's interview features the first interview between former Catholic Forum host and Diocesan Communications Director, Bob Krebs and then Bishop-elect William Koenig a few days befo...

"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.

On this episode of Catholic Forum in commemoration of the Semiquincentennial of our country, after a news update from The Dialog, we'll take a listen back to Bishop Koenig's two homilies from the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage masses at St. Christopher's in Kent Island and at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington.  The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes this weekend in the Archdiocese o...

On this edition of Catholic Forum, Tyler Kulp, Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington joins the show to discuss his upcoming mission trip to a remote region of Africa with with Water is Life Kenya. Water is Life Kenya was founded by in 2007 by Joyce Tannian, a native Delawarean and graduate of CDOW Catholic Schools. WILK is a nonprofit organization that brings c...

"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.