Turns out that changing the tape that was being used for the catalog backup made it possible for us to get a successful catalog backup. Even though I know it is just a short time fix, it is good to once again have a valid backup of our catalog database as it had been over 20 days since a good backup had taken place. I did set up then next phase, which is how to continue to get backups of the database once it no longer fits on a tape.
Did not spend much time at home today as I had a finance committee meeting at the church that took most of the evening. So unfortunately there isn't much to say on the home front.
Good night!