Dr. Helen Hoffner tells us how Catholicism impacts our culture in many fascinating ways.
Release Date: 05/15/2024
What is Legatus and how does it serve the Catholic business community?
Catholic Forum
On this edition of , after a news brief from we talk to , local attorney and past-president of the 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 business. You can see a on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, Catholic Forum is a production of the . Please like, share and subscribe.
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Learn about Catholic Owned with CEO Brooke Joiner
Catholic Forum
On this episode or , after a news update from , we talk with Co-founder and CEO of . 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 on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, . Follow us at Catholic Forum is a production of the . Please like and subscribe.
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One of Us: Gabriella Mainardi
Catholic Forum
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.
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Fr. Dennis Stameza Ordination Highlights
Catholic Forum
On this episode of , after a news update from , 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 . Catholic Forum is a production of the . Please like, share and subscribe.
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K of C Vocations Essay Student Winners present their essays
Catholic Forum
On this episode of , after a news update from we will hear three of the students winners from the 2025 Jerry Dawson Memorial Vocations Essay Contest, read their essays. First up is 7th grader Katelyn McLaughlin from then we hear 8th grader, from the Cecilia DePalma; then we finish up with 8th grader, Catalina Vranic. We congratulate all the winners and thank all who participated. Catholic Forum is a production of the
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One of Us: Vy. Rev. Joseph W. McQuaide IV.
Catholic Forum
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.
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Daughters of Charity have long history of service in Wilmington
Catholic Forum
Recently, it was announced that the are leaving ministry at the On this episode of , after a news update from , 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 Sister Mary Ellen works at the offering services to the elderly and poor on Wilmington's East Side. The Sisters tell us about the founding of the Daughters of Charity by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, how the Daughters came to Wilmington 195 years ago and about their work at the...
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Bishop Koenig remembers Pope Francis
Catholic Forum
On this episode of , after a news update from and a cut from the , the looks back at the life and legacy of the Holy Father, 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 pope to be elected. You can see a on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - . Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington Office of Communication. Follow us at . Please, like, subscribe and share.
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One of Us: Phyllis Ministero-Rockwell
Catholic Forum
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.
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Dan Pin on Carlo Acutis the Millennial Saint
Catholic Forum
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 , after a news update from and a cut from the , we talk with Mr. Dan Pin, Director of the for the Diocese of Wilmington. Dan tells us about Carlo Acutis, a young man who was born in 1991 and died of leukemia at the age of 15 and will be re-scheduled for canonization shortly. Dan tells us how Carlo's dedication to the Eucharist lead him to create the first online directory of Eucharistic...
info_outlineOn this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song - appropriate for Pentecost weekend - from the Catholic Treasures CD, we Bob Krebs will interview Dr. Helen Hoffner, author and professor at Holy Family University in Philadelphia. Her new book is titled "Catholicism Everywhere: From Hail Mary Passes to Cappuccinos - How the Catholic Faith is Infused in Culture," from Sophia Institute Press. You can see a video of this interview on our YouTube Channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.