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Dr. Helen Hoffner tells us how Catholicism impacts our culture in many fascinating ways.

Catholic Forum

Release Date: 05/15/2024

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“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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On this episode of , after a news brief from , we chat with Anna Drushler and her dad, Al. Anna is a rising senior at in Wilmington, Delaware who has , a condition that causes people to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Anna tells what it's like to have this condition, how her Catholic school and upbringing has helped her.  Her dad, Al, shares how a family can help those with the condition. You can see a video of theis Catholic Forum interview at .  Catholic Forum is a production of the . Please like, share, comment, etc.  www.cdow.org/CatholicForum.

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On this episode of , after a news update from , Bob Krebs is joined by Mr. John McClement and Mr. Robin Bryson - both long-time friends of . Gene served as host of Catholic Forum and Director of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington from 1970 until his retirement in 2000. Gene passed away on April 17, 2024 at the age of 87. Robin, John and Bob look back at Gene's impact on the people of the . You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - .  

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On this episode of the podcast, after a news update from , we are all about in the Little Italy section of Wilmington when Mr. Anthony Albence, Parish Trustee and fourth generation parishioner, is the guest. The historic church in Delaware's largest city is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, as well as the 70th anniversary of its high school for girls, and the the 50th anniversary of it's famous that takes place each June. You can see a video of Bob Krebs's interview with Anthony Albence on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel -

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“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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On this episode of , after a news update from we talk with three members of the , Marla Dill-Palmer, Clarice Kwasnieski and Ginny Swyka, and that traces its founding to early Jesuits. We learn why this church is so significant and some of the challenges it faces today, 320 years after its beginning in .  You can see the interview with Marla, Clarice and Ginny . Catholic Forum is a production of the .  Please like, subscribe and follow. 

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On this episode of , after a news update from and a song - appropriate for Pentecost weekend -  from the , we Bob Krebs will interview author and professor at in Philadelphia. Her new book is titled "," from . You can see a on our YouTube Channel, . Catholic Forum is a production of the

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“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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On this episode of , after a news update from , Stephanie Kelton chats with Program Manager, Stacy Brooks. Bayard House is a licensed residential program that serves at-risk, homeless, pregnant and/or newly parenting adolescent, young women and their babies. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Stacy on our YouTube Channel - Follow us on Facebook

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On this episode of after a news update from , we chat with Professor of Sacred Scripture at Graduate School of Theology about his new book, You can see a video of this interview on the . Please like and subscribe. 

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On 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.