On this week’s edition of Catholic Forum, Justin McLellan, a Wilmington native who
works as the Vatican Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter joins the show to
discuss his experience as a Vatican journalist during the conclave, 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 approach their role as Pope.
Each week you can listen to The Catholic Forum podcast on Apple, Spotify,
iHeartRadio, Amazon Music podcasts and on the Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel every Wednesday; and on Relevant Radio 640 every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for those is the Delmarva/South Jersey region.
O Come Let us Adore Him, Christ the Lord!
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage begins in St. Augustine, Florida just over a month from now! Find out more about the events taking place during the Diocese of Wilmington leg of the Pilgrimage by visiting cdow.org/cabriniroute.
The annual graduation edition of The Dialog will arrive in print on June 12!
If you would like to show your support for a graduate in your family with a personalized “Congratulate your grad” advertisement in the commemorative edition of the Diocese of Wilmington newspaper and news website, thedialog.org, send your personalized message, artwork, and contact information to advertising@thedialog.org, attention “Graduation Congratulations.”
All payments by credit card. You will be contacted by phone for your information.
Submission deadline is May 29, 2026 with messages no more than 30 words; headshots saved at 300dpi in .jpg format.
Any Questions? Call 302-573-3109 or email advertising@thedialog.org.
Joyful Ever After Retreat
Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting a one-day retreat where you and your spouse will:
Discover how prayer can actually strengthen your relationship.
Learn how to communicate without constant frustration.
Rebuild connection and intimacy in everyday life.
Grow in unity instead of drifting apart under stress.
June 27, 2026 from 8:30AM to 4:00PM at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE
$25 per couple / Lunch Included
Register by June 6 Limited to 50 couples
To Register, visit ihm.org//2026-marriage-retreat
Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat will be held the weekend of November 6-8, 2026. This retreat offers
emotional and spiritual healing for anyone who has struggled with grief and loss from abortion or miscarriage. Whether you are post-abortive or know someone who is, freedom awaits.
Contact Nan Bernardo-Freeman at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com by October 11.
St. Mark’s High School Class of 1976 Reunion
Friday, September 25, 2026 from 6PM to 10PM: Saint Mark’s High School Class of 1976 will hold their 50th Class Reunion at
Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE.
Thursday, September 24th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM: Saint Mark’s is also hosting a Welcome Home Celebration and tour of SMH for Class of 1976 Alumni
The reunion committee would like to connect with alumni.
Contact Patty Curtin White at patriciacurtin@comcast.net or PCurtin@christianacare.org or
Terri Larson Seeman at Glennsman@comast.net or (302) 893-3479.
Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Barcelona September 13-22, 2026
Join St. Nichols Ukrainian Catholic Church and Fr. Volodymyr Klanichka and travel to two of the world’s most revered pilgrimage sites. Experience the culture and beauty of Portugal, France and Spain along the way!
Double occupancy cost is $4,699 including airfare from Philadelphia and at least one meal each day.
For more information contact Fr. Volodymyr at Vovaklan@gmail.com or Visit: https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1392151