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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Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether you want to learn more about economic development, government funding, why affordable housing makes good economic policy, and why t ...
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Episode 107 | Part One: Shannon H. Longino, Senior Vice President, Truist Community Capital
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Shannon H. Longino, a dedicated advocate for affordable housing and community revitalization. Shannon shares her personal story of growing up in the East Lake public housing community in Atlanta, and how her grandmother Eva Davis' tireless efforts to transform the struggling neighborhood inspire…
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Phillip Campbell discusses his upcoming presentations in Wilmington.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Phillip Campbell, a history teacher for Homeschool Connections and the author of many books on Catholic history, most notably the Story of Civilization series from TAN Books. Phillip will be giving two presentations at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4701 …
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Episode 106 | Part Two: Ailrick D. Young, Sr., Executive Director, City of Laurel Housing Authority
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In this continuation of Katie's conversation with Ailrick Young, Executive Director of the Laurel Housing Authority, they delve deeper into the future of affordable housing in Laurel, Mississippi. Ailrick shares details about an ambitious 30-acre development project, highlighting the importance of community involvement and strategic planning. He di…
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What's new with The Dialog. An interview with Joe Owens
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with that publication's editor and general manager, Mr. Joseph P. Owens. For almost 60 years, The Dialog has been keeping Catholics of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore informed with the latest local, national and international news. You can see a video of this inte…
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Episode 106 | Part One: Ailrick D. Young, Sr., Executive Director, City of Laurel Housing Authority
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie welcomes Ailrick Young, Executive Director of the Laurel Housing Authority in Mississippi. Ailrick shares his unique background, including his time in the Army National Guard and how it shaped his leadership skills. They discuss the charming town of Laurel, made famous by HGTV's 'Home Town', and explore how th…
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Saint Padre Pio and the National Centre for Padre Pio is discussed
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Nicholas Salkowski, Communications Director for the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania. Nick tells us about the life of Padre Pio, the history of the Centre, how his family was miraculously touched by Padre Pio, and what visitors will see when the…
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Episode 105 | Part Two: Vincent Atchity, Ph.D., President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado
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In this continuation of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Dr. Vincent Atchity, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado, delves deeper into the complex relationship between mental health, housing, and criminal justice. Dr. Atchity discusses the "Care Not Cuffs" initiative, emphasizing the need for a shift from over-criminalization to a more supportive…
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The wonderful work of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks to Sister Therese Marie of the Eucharist, a Little Sister of the Poor who works at the Jean Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware. Sister talks about the history of her community, its founder, Saint Jeanne Jugan and about daily life as a Little Sister of the Poor …
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Episode 105 | Part One: Vincent Atchity, Ph.D., President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie explores the complex intersection of mental health, housing instability, and substance use with Dr. Vincent Atchity, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado. Dr. Atchity shares insights from his career in mental health advocacy, discussing how stable housing is crucial for mental wellbeing and the challenges…
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How Cross Catholic Outreach helps the poor in developing countries
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On this episode of Catholic Forum after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach. For many years, this Catholic ministry has partnered with bishops, priests, religious and lay workers to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, microenterprise and disast…
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Episode 104 | Part Two: Ruth White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wilmington
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In the second part of this ChangeMakers episode, Katie continues her conversation with Ruth White, now focusing on recent legislative efforts and Ruth's new career developments. Ruth discusses the Campus Housing Affordability Act, which aims to allow former foster youth to use housing vouchers for college dormitories. She explains the potential imp…
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Learn how to pray like the early Christians with Dr. Jim Papandrea
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Dr. Jim Papandrea, a Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, with a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian Church, New Testament interpretation, and the history of the Roman Empire. Jim's latest book is titled "Praying Like the Early Ch…
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Episode 104 | Part One: Ruth White, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wilmington
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Katie speaks with Ruth White, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, about her career in improving public policy and expanding housing resources for families and youth in child welfare. Ruth discusses her work with the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, explaining the importance of the Family Un…
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Reflections on the National Eucharistic Congress with Abbey Thibodeau
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we will talk with Abbey Thibodeau, Dialog special corrospondent to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianopolis. The St. Mark's High School grad and communications student at Millersville University reflects on her time at the Congress, the impact of the speakers and how t…
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Episode 103 | Part Two: Denise B. Muha, Executive Director, National Leased Housing Association
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In the second part of the ChangeMakers episode, Katie Goar and Denise Muha discuss current policy objectives, including efforts to increase tax credit allocations for affordable housing and potential legislation to provide housing authorities more flexibility. Denise explains how the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) manages its diverse me…
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How Catholic Charities fills basic needs of the disadvantaged of the Diocese of Wilmington
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Stephanie Kelton talks to Porsha Harvey, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington's Basic Needs Senior Program Manager, about how the social services organization helps to supply the basic needs to the disadvantaged of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can hear …
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Episode 103 | Part One: Denise B. Muha, Executive Director, National Leased Housing Association
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In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar is joined by Denise Muha, Executive Director of the National Leased Housing Association, who brings over three decades of experience shaping affordable housing policies. Denise reflects on the evolution of the industry since the 1980s, discussing her journey as one of the first women leaders in the field …
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Eucharistic Congress is the focus of this interview with Fr. Joe McQuaide and Mr. Dan Pin
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we discuss the National Eucharistic Congress taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 - 21, 2024 and the Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress happening in Ocean City, Maryland on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with Father Joseph McQuaide and Mr. Daniel Pin, both deep…
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Episode 102 | Part Two: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority
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In Part 2, Katie Goar and Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority, dive deeper into the challenges and innovations shaping affordable housing today. Carol shares her vision for maximizing limited land resources in Palm Beach County and discusses creative approaches to expanding housing options. The conversation takes an …
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An interview with military/VA chaplain, Fr. Donald Van Alstyne, MIC
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Rev. Donald Van Alstyne, a Marian Father, retired army chaplain and current chaplain at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. Father discusses his calling to the religious priesthood, service as an enlisted man during the Vietnam era, military chaplain service and his …
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Episode 102 | Part One: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority
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In this powerful episode of ChangeMakers, Katie sits down with Carol Jones-Gilbert, CEO of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority. Carol shares her inspiring journey from experiencing homelessness to leading innovative affordable housing initiatives. Listeners will hear Carol's unique perspective on addressing the housing crisis, including explori…
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The Catholic way to deal with anxiety: an interview with Catherine DiNuzzo, MA LPC
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Catherine DiNuzzo, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor who operates DiNuzzo Counseling (DC), offering traditional counseling from a Catholic perspective, in a virtual format. She has been in private practice since 2010. Catherine is faithful to the Magisterium and …
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Episode 101 | Part Two: Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority
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In Part 2, Elizabeth Strojan acknowledges the tension in the affordable housing industry between simply providing housing versus a more comprehensive approach that addresses residents' broader needs, like mental health services. Despite the challenges of limited resources and partnerships, she is committed to pursuing the latter, more expansive mod…
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a selection from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk with Rev. Mr. Dennis Stameza. Deacon Dennis was ordained by Bishop Koenig to the Transitional Diaconate on May 11, 2024. Born in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Deacon Dennis talks about his early life in Afric…
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Episode 101 | Part One: Elizabeth Strojan, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority
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ChangeMaker Elizabeth Strojan shares her path to becoming the Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, drawing on her prior experiences in the Peace Corps and various housing organizations. She outlines the current challenges facing the housing authority, including deteriorating physical conditions, high rates of mental illness…
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Catholic teen discuses living with Tourette's Syndrome
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news brief from The Dialog, we chat with Anna Drushler and her dad, Al. Anna is a rising senior at Padua Academy in Wilmington, Delaware who has Tourette's Syndrome, a condition that causes people to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Anna tells what it's like to have this condition, how he…
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Episode 100 | Part Two: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
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Part Two of Katie's conversation with Carmen Romero dives deeper into APAH's innovative partnerships with local churches to create affordable housing opportunities. Carmen shares details on their recently opened Central United Methodist Church project, co-locating 144 affordable homes with a new church facility, daycare center, and commercial kitch…
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Remembering Gene Donnelly with Robin Bryson and John McClement
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs is joined by Mr. John McClement and Mr. Robin Bryson - both long-time friends of Gene Donnelly. 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…
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Episode 100 | Part One: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
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In this episode, Katie is joined by ChangeMaker Carmen Romero, President and CEO of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH). Carmen shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance at major companies like Marriott to finding her true calling in affordable housing development. Carmen provides an inside look at the monumental chall…
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The rich history of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Wilmington, Delaware is explored.
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On this episode of the Catholic Forum podcast, after a news update from The Dialog, we are all about St. Anthony of Padua Parish 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 …
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Episode 99 | Part Two: Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors
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In the second part of the interview, Bryan Greene discusses his transition from enforcing fair housing laws at HUD to joining the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as its first Director of Fair Housing Policy in 2019. He provides eye-opening details about the Newsday exposé on housing discrimination on Long Island that motivated him to quickly…
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The historic St. Francis Xavier Shrine - Old Bohemia.
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with three members of the Old Bohemia Historical Society, Marla Dill-Palmer, Clarice Kwasnieski and Ginny Swyka, and learn about this historic church that traces its founding to early Jesuits. We learn why this church is so significant and some of the challenges it face…
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Episode 99 | Part One: Bryan Greene, Vice President, Policy Advocacy, National Association of Realtors
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In this episode, Katie speaks with Bryan Greene, the Vice President of Policy Advocacy at the National Association of Realtors. Bryan has spent over two decades at the forefront of fair housing policy, serving as the highest-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Brya…
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Dr. Helen Hoffner tells us how Catholicism impacts our culture in many fascinating ways.
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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 - …
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Episode 98 | Part Two: Ned Williams, Executive Vice President, The Michaels Organization
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In part two, the conversation shifts gears as Ned weighs in on how local governments can foster or hinder the growth of affordable housing developments through policies, zoning, and public-private partnerships, sharing his perspectives on what municipalities can do to incentivize critically-needed affordable projects. Katie also taps Ned's expertis…
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Learn about the pro-life work of Catholic Charities' Bayard House
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Catholic Charities' Stephanie Kelton chats with Bayard House 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…
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Episode 98 | Part One: Ned Williams, Executive Vice President, The Michaels Organization
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Katie sits down with Ned Williams, Executive Vice President at The Michaels Organization. Under Ned's visionary leadership, Michaels has emerged as an innovator in developing attainable housing solutions to meet the needs of the workforce. Ned brings decades of experience and a profound passion for creating inclusive communities where people across…
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What every Catholic should know about suffering
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with Dr. Mark Giszczak, Professor of Sacred Scripture at Agustine Institute Graduate School of Theology about his new book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know." You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please like an…
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Episode 97 | Part Two: Mariah Hayden, Executive Director, New Life Village
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In Part 2, Katie shifts the conversation to the future of New Life Village.Mariah thoughtfully outlines her ambitious yet grounded vision for scaling the organization's reach. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining New Life Village's family-oriented culture and personalized approach as it extends its services to more children and families in …
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Christian Music legend, John Michael Talbot is the guest
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On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with music icon, John Michael Talbot. He is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic Christian Music pioneer. His music has been the soundtrack to the faith journey of millions of believers throughout the world! "Late Have I Loved You"…
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