WASHINGTON — Diocesan Respect Life coordinators and the Pro-Life Secretariat of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops are encouraging Catholics to speak out against the repeal of the Hyde Amendment, legislation which bans federal Medicaid funding of abortions.
“It is...
VATICAN CITY — Calling for formal recognition of “those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis,” Pope Francis has instituted the “ministry of catechist.”
“The Spirit is calling...
PHILADELPHIA — Catholic residents of a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood are mourning the loss of a landmark church.
Fire ravaged the former St. Leo the Great Church May 9, gutting the iconic structure in the city’s historic Tacony neighborhood.
The blaze started...
WILMINGTON — It was Senior Night at Delaware Military Academy, and the girls’ soccer team’s most experienced players accounted for five goals in a 6-0 win on May 10. Callie Skurla had a hat trick, and Gabrielle Ziegler added...
GREENVILLE — Tatnall’s girls lacrosse team stormed out to 4-0 lead against Archmere on May 10, and the Hornets never looked back in a 16-5 win. Tatnall remained undefeated with one game remaining in the regular season.
The Hornets won...
VATICAN CITY -- The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in their discussions about formulating a national policy "to address the situation of Catholics in public office who support...
WILMINGTON — Brennan Ferris, a seminarian studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Wilmington, will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 15 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington. Bishop W. Francis...
If anyone needs evidence that a weekly, hourly visit from a friendly volunteer makes a big difference in others' lives, the effect of the pandemic on homebound ministries to seniors is proof.
Before COVID-19, whether because of illness, effects of...
The final week of the regular season in high school sports begins today with some enticing games right off the bat. Once the seasons end on Saturday, the various committees for the individual sports will meet, and state tournament...
WASHINGTON -- The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at noon (EDT) as part of Pope Francis' call for a worldwide marathon of rosaries for...