The outer space themed backpack hung on the hook by the door. A new water bottle was tucked into the side pocket while an empty lunchbox sat open underneath, waiting for an icepack and a Bentgo box to be...
VATICAN CITY -- The world needs lawmakers who are capable, inspired by love and dedicated to serving the most vulnerable, Pope Francis told Catholic and Christian legislators.
"I encourage your ongoing efforts, on the national and international levels, to work...
ROME (CNS) -- Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who was expected to meet Pope Francis at the Congress of World and Traditional Religions in Kazakhstan, will not attend the interreligious gathering in September, a senior Russian Orthodox bishop said.
Metropolitan Anthony...
Sunday Scripture readings, Aug. 28, 2022: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1) Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalm 68:4-7, 10-11
2) Heb 12:18-19, 22-24 Gospel: Lk 14:1, 7-14
God intends for all of us to have a home
In today's psalm response, we sing...
MILLTOWN — The mission of teachers in Catholic schools is perhaps more important now than ever, according to a speaker at the annual diocesan teacher Spirituality Day, held Aug. 24 at Saint Mark's High School.
Daniel Cellucci, chief executive officer...
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As Ukraine approached the 31st anniversary of its independence Aug. 24, it did so while embroiled in a bitter fight for that freedom, as it hit the six-month mark of defending itself against a Russian invasion.
Archbishop...
NEW CASTLE — When Carlo Testa had the chance to visit St. Peter the Apostle School in the past, he found it had a similar feel to St. Elizabeth School, where Testa was an administrator. So when the principal’s...
VATICAN CITY -- Four Catholic nuns kidnapped in southeast Nigeria Aug. 21 were released two days later, their order said.
"With hearts full of joy, the Sisters of Jesus the Savior wish to announce the unconditional and safe release of...
EASTON – His easy laughter and cheerful inflection punctuate his speech, and the words themselves indicate Philip Cheung’s joy in the Lord and his optimism as he assumes his new responsibilities as campus minister for the students and staff...
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish communities.
NAME: Karen Kohler
HOMETOWN: Wilmington
PARISH: St. John the...