Catholic Forum

On this episode of Catholic Forum , after a news update from The Dialog and TheDialog.org , we talk with author, editor, blogger and podcaster, Leila Marie Lawler , about the new book from Sophia Institute Press titled, " St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul." Written by French author, Paul Ferris, this book brings to light ancient remedies for health and peace wi...

On this episode of  Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog , we talk with Mary Radford, Executive Director of  The Fund for Vocations, that allows men and women to answer God's call to a life of consecrated service in the Church by removing the obstacle of student loan debt. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWil...

"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 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 words spoken by American leaders since our found...

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 relating to the development of the Western Wo...

"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 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 on Christian philosophy, theology and apologeti...

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 approach this fascinating subject from a Catholic/bibl...

"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 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 Catholics while succeeding in the secular world of big b...

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 YouTube channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm .  Follow...

"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 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 this beautiful ordination in its entirety at YouT...

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 Religious Education Program, Cecilia DePalma; then...

"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.

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 teaches religion and is the librarian at the Cathedral...

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, and what Catholics can do as we wait for a new po...

"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.

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 the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Family Min...

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.

"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 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 explains that the sacrament of Confession is a...

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, visit CatholicinRecovery.com . See a video of this in...

"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 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 term as a Vatican official and his conviction and...