Barbara Snively and Francis Tafelski share a passion for Catholic school education but differ in how they show that desire.
Snively is principal of Holy Angels School in Newark, with just over 400 students enrolled. She ensures her students receive...
WASHINGTON -- In an effort to bring healing and best serve the Catholic Church, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington announced he plans to meet soon with Pope Francis to discuss the resignation that he submitted three years ago.
The...
UPDATE: With rain in the forecast and Hurricane Florence expected to the south, planners of the Peace in the Park observance at Salisbury City Park have canceled the event.
The area of the park where the event was planned is...
CLAYMONT – Heavy rain forced Monday’s boys soccer game between St. Elizabeth and Archmere to be played at Archmere, where the Auks had the distinction of being the visiting team on their own campus. Not only that, but the...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops' conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
The Vatican made the announcement Sept. 12...
OXFORD, England — Catholic bishops in Africa have voiced concern about a growing number of priests who fail to return home after training or ministering in Europe, in violation of church norms.
“Many priests respect agreements by coming back after...
It will always be “A Day to Remember,” but Claymont’s interfaith prayer service in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001 is intended to remind us that the best way to overcome hatred is to fight it together.
More than a handful...
VATICAN CITY — Bishops must remember, particularly when under attack, that their role is to pray, be humble in knowing God chose them and remain close to the people, Pope Francis said in his morning homily.
In fact, a bishop...
“Oh, we could all do that.”
That was the reaction of a colleague when I mentioned I wanted to write something that recalls my Catholic education and reaffirms what Catholic schools have meant to me, my parents, siblings and children.
It’s...
WAVERLY, Iowa — Now more than ever, grandparents have an essential role in their families, particularly when it comes to passing on the faith to future generations.
“We had to realize that while society doesn’t value grandparents, God does,” said...