Happy Annunciation! It's a feast that's often overshadowed by the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception, but it is truly the most important "Mary" day of all -- the day when she said yes to God's will. Take Mary's acceptance...
ASTON, Pa. — Sister Jean Margaret McDevitt, 80, died in Assisi House on Friday, March 21. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 59 years.
Sister Jean Margaret was born in Philadelphia...
Spring sports open this week with the weather not feeling very spring-like. That won’t stop the girls’ high school teams in the Diocese of Wilmington from competing in the busiest part of the scholastic athletic calendar.
Softball and one soccer...
The Diocese of Wilmington’s annual “It’s Academic” competition took place on March 22 at Christ the Teacher School, showcasing the brilliance and hard work of students from five diocesan schools. Christ the Teacher, St. Ann's, Holy Cross, Holy Angels,...
Fifteen days after the nets were cut down at the Bob Carpenter Center, ending the winter sports season, student-athletes around the Diocese of Wilmington are ready for the busiest boys season of them all. Spring sports, which awards championships...
ROME -- Immediately before leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital March 23.
With a very weak voice,...
On today's Lenten Journey, we hear from St. Augustine, early theologian and doctor of the church, for inspiration on forgiveness. Lent is a great time to contemplate forgiving others and seek forgiveness for ourselves through the Sacrament of Reconciliation....
Twentieth-century monk Thomas Merton spent hours in deep contemplation of the divine, and was the author of more than 60 books. On today's Lenten Journey, he reminds us to practice an attitude of gratitude for the love of God...
It's the weekend, however, instead of enjoying days of rest many of us are still very busy with errands and obligations. Still, it's worth it to take a moment today to "be still" and feel God's love on Our...
Don’t look for any “cancel culture” at Saints Peter and Paul High School in Easton, Maryland.
Our founding fathers’ vision and accomplishments have been questioned since our founding, and the U.S. Constitution -- one of their magnificent legacies -- has...