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Catholic Forum
Hosted by Catholic Diocese of Wilmington · ENGLISH
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.
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One of Us: Nate Peregoy
1w ago00:13:48Tap to summarize"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.
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Justin McLellan - From Peru to the Papacy: Pope Leo at One Year
2w ago00:29:48Tap to summarizeOn this edition of Catholic Forum, Justin McLellan joins the show for the third in a miniseries looking back at the legacy of Pope Francis and the first year of Pope Leo's papacy. Justin is a native of Wilmington and attended the Sanford School before Notre Dame University and has spent the last several years as a journalist at the Vatican. Justin is currently the Vatican Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter (ncronline.org). In this episode Justin shares his experience traveling to Peru soon after Pope Leo's election to meet with the people who knew "Father Prevost" and what the differences in Jesuit and Augustinian spirituality can tell us about how Pope Francis and Pope Leo both approached their role as Pope. Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and / dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for those in the Delmarva/South Jersey region. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
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Junno Arocho Esteves: Pope Leo XIV & Going Where the Gospel is Needed
3w ago00:29:36Tap to summarizeOn this edition of Catholic Forum, Junno Arocho Esteves, International Correspondent for OSV News joins the show to discuss the first year of Pope Leo's pontificate and how his first words from the balcony on May 8, 2025: "peace be with you" - have become a roadmap for his papacy and taking the Gospel message where hope is needed. You can find Junno's writing on https://www.osvnews.com or on substack at https://arochoju.substack.com Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and youtube.com/dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for those in the Delmarva/South Jersey region. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share. Stay up to date on Catholic Diocese of Wilmington events and annoucements by visiting cdow.org and thedialog.org.
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One of Us: Leslie Williams
3w ago00:10:48Tap to summarize"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.
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Carol Glatz: Pope Francis & "What Would Jesus Do Today?"
4w ago00:29:43Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Catholic Forum, Carol Glatz, Editor in Chief of Catholic News Service, Rome joins the show to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis and covering his papacy and funeral as a Vatican journalist. You can find Catholic News Service content from Carol and her colleagues at usccb.org/catholicnewsservice or here on YouTube @CatholicNewsService along with other social media platforms. Find Vatican Access at: https://www.vaticanaccess.com Watch the complete interview with Carol, including photos referenced during the conversation on the Diocese of Wilmington YouTube Channel: youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and / dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
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Catholic Forum: Lisa Livezey on Seasons of Caregiving & the Anglican Ordinariate
Apr 1700:27:03Tap to summarizeOn this edition of Catholic Forum, Lisa Livezey a local author and part time Eastern Shore resident joins the show to discuss her book "Minding Mom: A Caregiver's Devotional Story" which follows her caregiving journey with her elderly mother. Lisa also discusses her faith journey which includes coming into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Anglican Ordinariate. Lisa resides in the Philadelphia suburbs and is a part time floating resident of the waterways of Maryland's Eastern Shore which also influences her writing. You can find all of Lisa's publications on her website: https://www.lisalivezey.comas well as additional information about Heart of the Father Ministries and other opportunities mentioned in this interview. Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts, www.youtube.com/dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
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One of Us: Fritzie Korthas
Apr 1500:13:04Tap to summarize"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.
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Catholic Forum: Take Your Faith Outside at Damascus Camp
Apr 1000:28:35Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of Catholic Forum, Dan Pin returns with Noah Gilchrist to discuss what campers can look forward to at Damascus Camp in Emmitsburg, MD this Summer! You might recognize Damascus Worship or Damascus Mission, and Camp is just another piece of a great organization that is bringing youth and families closer to Christ! The Diocese of Wilmington is blessed to be able to offer scholarships for the first 100 registrants from the Diocese of Wilmington, and additional financial aid may also be available. Learn more at https://cdowcym.org/register-for-dama... Please note, due to time constraints for our radio broadcast, the complete interview is available on the Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel! Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and / dioceseofwilm every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30. More information is available at cdow.org/CatholicForum and Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
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Faces of Impact: Ellen Barrosse & the Importance of Supporting Catholic Charities
Apr 200:28:39Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Catholic Forum, Faces of Impact in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington returns with a continuation of the discussion on Msgr. Thomas Reese and the Annual Tribute Dinner. In this episode Abigail Klous is joined by Ellen Barrosse, a recipient of the Reese Award, to reflect on the importance of the Tribute Dinner in supporting the work of Catholic Charities. The Tribute Dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th at the Chase Center, you can get tickets and find out more about this year's Reese Award recipient, Stephen Hyde on the Catholic Charities website: https://www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/ On this special Easter episode, in addition to the Faces of Impact interview, and the usual news update from the Dialog, you'll also hear a seasonal Easter music interlude, and Bishop William Koenig's Easter Message for 2026. As always, listen to the complete audio version of Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. If you're in Delmarva or South Jersey you can also listen on Saturdays at 1:30 PM on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
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Catholic Forum: Fr. John Klevence, Reconciliation Monday & the Joy of the Father
Mar 2700:29:41Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Catholic Forum Rev. John Klevence, Pastor of St. Ann's in Bethany Beach, DE joins the show to discuss the 5th Annual Reconciliation Monday Penance services taking place across the Diocese of Wilmington on Monday, March 30, 2026. Fr. John talks about the importance of remembering how much God wants us to be close to Him and how important it is for us to not be afraid that our sins are too much for God. He discusses the parable of the Prodigal Son and how delighted the father was to have his son return to him, saying it is the same for us each time we go to confession! You can find out more about Reconciliation Monday, including a location of a parish near you at cdow.org/reconciliationmonday. As always, listen to the complete audio version of Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. If you're in Delmarva or South Jersey you can also listen on Saturdays at 1:30 PM on Relevant Radio 640. Video interviews featured in our broadcast can be seen on the Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DioceseofWilm Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.
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