Episodes

  • Transformational Christian Leadership with Fr. Nathan Cromly
    Feb 19 2025

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Catholic Treasures album, we talk with the founder and leader of the Saint John Institute, Father Nathan Cromly, about his new book, "Coached by Paul the Apostle: Lessons in Transformation." Is there a better coach than St. Paul? Father shares why following St. Paul's example can make us brave, strong Christian leaders. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.comDioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please, Like, Share and Subscribe and follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.

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    30 mins
  • One of Us: Charlie Malloy
    Feb 19 2025

    “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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    10 mins
  • Explore the treasures of the Diocesan Archives with Susan Kirk Ryan
    Feb 12 2025

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a new update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we are joined by Diocese of Wilmington Archivist, Susan Kirk Ryan. Susan tells us about the important work of a diocesan archives and shares some of the remarkable documents and items that make up the Diocese of Wilmington's collection. We will see the Vatican document that established the Diocese of Wilmington in 1868, a beautiful pectoral cross from one of our past bishops, a hand-written note from Saint Mother Teresa and more. You can see a video of this interview, including the historic items from our archives, on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like and share.

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    30 mins
  • Visit the Wilderness Within this Lent with Sister Josephine Garrett
    Feb 5 2025

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a update from The Dialog, we talk to Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, author of the new book, "Wilderness Within: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation." A popular Catholic podcaster, speaker and author; Sister Josephine tells how her book will help guide you through Lent to a more meaningful and joyful Easter. You can watch a video or this Catholic Forum interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Like or follow us here and at Facebook.com/CatholicForum. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

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    29 mins
  • One of Us: Tricia Scott
    Feb 5 2025

    “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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    12 mins
  • Natural Family Planning: what you need to know
    Jan 29 2025

    On episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a song from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, we learn about natural family planning with Dr. Stephanie Kafie, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Totally Yours Family Medicine. With a passion for women's health and natural family planning, Dr. Kafie started Totally Yours Family Medicine to bring evidence-based medical care to Ontario residents. Her book is titled "Totally Yours: The Catholic Natural Family Planning Handbook” a down-to earth and practical book that uses real-life stories and experiences of over twenty couples to demystify natural family planning. Dr. Kafie also weighs in on the topic of physician assisted suicide. You can see a video of the interview with Dr. Kafie on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, subscribe and share.

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    30 mins
  • Learn about the wonderful life and work of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D.
    Jan 22 2025

    On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, author Leisa Marie Carzon, Ph.d., discusses her new book, "Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D." Sister DeDe, as she is affectionately called, still minsters to the needs of her Washington, D.C. neighborhood offering chemical abortion reversals and other services to the needy of her community. This dauntless pro-life advocate is a member of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts community, is double board-certified in family medicine and general surgery, and retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel after served for 29 years. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, youtube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communications. Please like, subscribe and share.

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    30 mins
  • One of Us: Jack Coons
    Jan 22 2025

    “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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    14 mins