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Catholic Forum

Catholic Diocese of Wilmington/Bob Krebs, host & producer

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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, Mary ...
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Carol Ripken, Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Wilmington. For 50 years, Carol has been a dedicated Catholic school teacher, administrator, and key member of the Catholic Schools Office team. Carol tells about her extraordinary journey in Catholic …
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Leo Sticinski. Leo tells us about the Blue Hen Rosary Cenacle that takes place each Friday at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Immaculate Conception Church in Elkton, Maryland. All are invited to join in-person or via Zoom and pray 15 decades of the Rosary for the young Ca…
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On episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we learn about the growing phenomenon of faith travel with Marion Amberg, an award-winning journalist and author. She's written for over 100 publications, ranging from Catholic Digest to Family Motor Coaching to Texas Highways. Her new book it titled, "Incredible Catholic America: S…
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Everyone has experienced distractions during Mass. Imagine how big of a challenge that would be if you have ADHD. On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Lauren Enriquez, a communications strategist/consultant and owner of Corbella Communications. Her recent article, "3 Tips for Participating in Mass Wit…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and The Dialog.org, we talk to Ms. Michele Linder, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Wilmington. Michele and her staff see their work as more than a job, but a ministry to grieving families of all denominations. We learn about the three diocesan cemeter…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with the president and co-founder of Red Bird Ministries, Kelly Breaux. Kelly and her husband, Ryan, did not find the help they needed from their church when their two children passed away. With God's help, they decided to form Red Bird Ministries, an organization that …
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On this episode of Catholic Forum after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, author, editor, speaker and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton expert. Sister recently wrote the introduction to and edited the classic book on Seton's spirituality, "Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spir…
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On this extended episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap, who as a young Franciscan in the 1960s, served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Father John tell us about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how is most outstanding gift was his humility a…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we talk to Father Brian Lewis, Pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes, Delaware, Dean of the Ocean Deanery and Coordinator of the Diocese of Wilmington's Annual Marian Pilgrimage. This year, the pilgrimage will take p…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to the founder and executive director of the Ministry of Caring, Brother Ronald Giannone, OMF Cap. In 1976, Brother Ronald came to Delaware with the desire to serve the poor. Today, the Ministry of Caring has 19 different ministries and a $10 million annual budget. How …
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Joe Owens, editor and general manager, and Mike Lang, long-time reporter for The Dialog and TheDialog.org, the official news source for the Catholic community of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. First published in 1965 as a result of the Second Vatical Counsel'…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk Catholic schools with Diocese of Wilmington superintendent, Lou De Angelo and new associate superintendent, Tyler Kulp. As the 30 Catholic schools in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore prepare to go back in session, we find out what's new and learn how a 3-hour visit…
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On this extended episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we talk 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 began a sequence o…
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It's hard to be a digital Catholic parent! On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with tech expert and Catholic school tech consultant, Paul Sanfrancesco about keeping our children safe while online, the pitfalls of social media for kids and what the future holds for artificial intelligence in the classroom.…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum , after a news update from The Dialog and a song from Beth Neilsen Chapman's Hymns CD, we discuss the hot topic of crypto currency and the sin of usury, with MIT grad and local Catholic author, Joseph Arminio, Ph.D. He is the founder of the Coalition for America's Resurgence, and holds a Doctorate in Political Scie…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we travel to Millville, Delaware and visit the headquarters of Rosaries and Scapulars Intuitive, Inc. to meet its founder and president, Andy Maggio, and one of his many volunteers, Chick Anderson. What started as a request to a VA Hospital turned into a apostolate that has dis…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Benjamin O'Brien, author of the new book, "The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17." Ben, a former firefighter, shares lessons learned while trying to be a good Catholic in a work environment that is not always tolerant of people with different religious views…
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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 …
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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 Wilmingt…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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