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ASTON, Pa. — Sister Helen Ann Gaidos, formerly Sister John Andre, died Oct. 8 in Assisi House. She was 91 and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 73 years. Sister Helen, a...
As the girls' fall high school sports progress toward the postseason, the various field hockey teams will display their talents this weekend at the University of Delaware. Rullo Stadium will be the site of the annual Turf Bowl, giving...
MILLTOWN — Newark Charter’s volleyball team played a near-flawless first set, dealing Saint Mark’s its first lost set of the season, but the Spartans adjusted and took the next three from the Patriots for a 3-1 victory on Oct....
WILMINGTON – Archmere's field hockey team surrendered its first goal of the season, but the Auks put one more than their opponent on the scoreboard in a 2-1 victory over Padua on Oct. 7 at the Chase Fieldhouse. The teams...
MILLTOWN — Archmere’s football team entered its game Oct. 7 at Saint Mark’s on a two-game losing streak, and at halftime against the Spartans, the Auks trailed, 14-7. In the second half, however, their defense tightened up, keeping the...
"Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled." Thus begins the Canticle of Simeon, the prayer drawn from the words of the prophet who held the baby Jesus in the Temple at the presentation (Lk...
WILMINGTON — Police officers and other first responders should not be afraid to ask for help, and they need to know they are not alone while they do their jobs. That was the message from Bishop Koenig to a...
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he was "deeply saddened" after hearing the news of one of the world's worst mass shootings at a day care center in northeast Thailand. In a message sent Oct. 7 by Cardinal Pietro...
WILMINGTON — Padua volleyball entered Thursday night’s match against Caravel coming off a five-set loss against Wilmington Charter. The Buccaneers also played five sets on Tuesday, defeating previously unbeaten Smyrna to move to 6-2. The teams needed just three sets...
VATICAN CITY-- Pope Francis' visit to Bahrain Nov. 3-6 will make him the first pope to visit the archipelago nation in the Persian Gulf. The focus of the visit will be the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for...

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