A Capitol police officer stands guard in front of a detained protester inside the U.S. Capitol as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building during a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Jonathan Ernst, Reuters)
A Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protester attempting to breach the U.S. Capitol building through a window during a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Kevin Dietsch, pool via Reuters)
Capitol police officers take positions as protesters breach the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Kevin Dietsch, pool via Reuters)
A supporter of President Donald Trump attends a rally in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021, to contest the certification of the 2020 presidential election. (CNS photo/Shannon Stapleton, Reuters)
Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Stephanie Keith, Reuters)
Supporters of President Donald Trump clash with police officers in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Stephanie Keith, Reuters)
Supporters of President Donald Trump attend a rally near Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021, to contest the certification of the 2020 presidential election. (CNS photo/Shannon Stapleton, Reuters)
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence officiate a joint session of the House and Senate at the Capitol in Washington Jan. 6, 2021. (CNS photo/J. Scott Applewhite, Pool via Reuters)
Christmas Eve Mass
The Nativity at the Cathedral of St. Peter.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly and Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV at the Christmas Eve vigil Mass. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV at the Christmas Eve vigil Mass. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly at the Christmas Eve vigil Mass. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly at the Christmas Eve vigil Mass. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly and Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV on livestream at the start of the Christmas Eve vigil Mass.
Immaculate Conception
The crowd watches as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 8, 2020, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The banner in Italian says: “The Immaculate will triumph.” (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 8, 2020, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Chapel of the Nativity Scene at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Dec. 8, 2002, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The pope also prayed in front of the Marian icon “Salus Populi Romani” at the basilica during an early morning outing that began by praying at a Marian statue at the Spanish Steps. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Pope Francis places a wreath in front of the Marian icon “Salus Populi Romani” at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Dec. 8, 2002, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The pope also celebrated Mass at the basilica during an early morning outing that began by praying at a Marian statue at the Spanish Steps. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Firefighters wear masks for protection from COVID-19 as they participate in a service to place a wreath on a tall Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, 2002, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Pope Francis prayed at the statue shortly before the Rome firefighters’ traditional early morning event in honor of the Immaculate Conception. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Firefighters participate in a service to place a wreath on a tall Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, 2002, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Pope Francis prayed at the statue shortly before the Rome firefighters’ traditional early morning event in honor of the Immaculate Conception. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
A firefighter gives a thumbs up as he places a wreath on a tall Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, 2002, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Pope Francis prayed at the statue shortly before the Rome firefighters’ traditional early morning event in honor of the Immaculate Conception. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
St. Martin de Porres Mass
Bishop Malooly and Father John McVoy process to the altar during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Deacon Robert Cousar during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Deacon Robert Cousar during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Brenda Burns prays during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Fr. John McAvoy celebrates Mass with Bishop Malooly during the St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop’s 5K
Bishop Malooly waves as runners start. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly says hello to Saint Mark’s cheerleaders. Photo/Don Blake
Michael DiGennaro was first to cross the finish line. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly says hello to Saint Mark’s cheerleaders before the annual Bishop’s 5K. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly says a blessing during the annual Bishop 5K at Saint Mark’s High School, Saturday, November 21, 2020. Photo/Don Blake
Diocese of Wilmington Blue Mass, Oct. 2, 2020
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly presiding. We need to be grateful for first responders in this time of need.
St. Peter Cathedral School St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Service
Students at St. Peter Cathedral School in Wilmington hold a prayer service Sept. 28 for the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV joins a prayer service Sept. 28 for the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Sister JoAnne Goecke takes part in a prayer service Sept. 28 for the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Students at St. Peter Cathedral School in Wilmington hold a prayer service Sept. 28 for the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Jane Manley, principal, takes part in a prayer service Sept. 28 for the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Students at St. Peter Cathedral School in Wilmington remain socially distant during a prayer service Sept. 28 for the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Back to School 2020
Jeffery Danilak, principal of Ursuline Academy Upper School welcomes ninth-grade students on the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Ninth-grade students arrive on the first day of school at Ursuline Academy, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
First-grade students arrive to balloons and bubbles on the first day of school at Ursuline Academy, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Samantha Varano, principal of Ursuline Academy Lower School welcomes first-grade students on the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
First-grade students arrive on the first day of school at Ursuline Academy, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
First-grade student Ainsley McKinnon plays with Play-Doh on the first day of school at Ursuline Academy, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
First-grade student Keira Curry gets the thumbs up from teacher Jessica Persoleo on the first day of school at Ursuline Academy, Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
First-grade students take their places at their desks on the first day of school at Ursuline Academy, Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
First Mass in Del. June 1
Hand sanitizing is required at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road in Wilmington at the first Delaware Mass on June 1 held at the Diocese of Wilmington parish. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
This restroom is closed at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road in Wilmington at the first Delaware Mass on June 1 held at the Diocese of Wilmington parish. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
This restroom is closed at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road in Wilmington at the first Delaware Mass on June 1 held at the Diocese of Wilmington parish. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
Social distancing is in force at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road June 1 at the Diocese of Wilmington parish in Delaware. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
Social distancing is in force at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road June 1 at the Diocese of Wilmington parish in Delaware. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
Father Michael Carrier distributes communion at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road June 1 at the Diocese of Wilmington parish in Delaware. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
A worshiper at Church of the Holy Child on Naamans Road in Wilmington attends the first Delaware Mass on June 1 held at the Diocese of Wilmington parish. Churches had been closed due to coronavirus since March 15.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
St. E’s musical
Madelyn Thomas
Lauren MacAllister
Chloe Dietzler
Breajah Bordley
Aiyana Ethengain
Adriana Gonzalez
Abigale Townsend
Consecrated Life
Bishop Malooly talks to Sr. Audrey Frances OSFS before Mass with religious women and men of the Diocese of Wilmington to observe the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life at Holy Family in Newark on Feb. 1, 2020. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
Religious women and men of the Diocese of Wilmington process in as Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass to observe the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life at Holy Family in Newark on Feb. 1, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Religious women and men of the Diocese of Wilmington hold candles and renew their vows as Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass to observe the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life at Holy Family in Newark Feb. 1, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Religious women and men of the Diocese of Wilmington hold candles and renew their vow as Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass to observe the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life at Holy Family in Newark on Feb. 1, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Religious women and men of the Diocese of Wilmington hold candles and renew their vow as Bishop Malooly celebrates Mass to observe the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life at Holy Family in Newark on Feb. 1, 2020. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Cathedral of St. Peter School
Second-grader Alba Loatman reads aloud at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Having fun at the pre-K light table are Cathedral of St. Peter School students Elijah Sudler, left, and Sam Cassel. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Elijah Sudler works on his flying object from the pre-K light table at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Tru Taylor shows off her latest reading selection at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Sloan Smith is happy with her latest reading selection at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Nicholas Carlton is ready for the Rubik’s Cube at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Teacher Sharon Anderson works with pre-K students at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Aidan Beatty, left, and Quran Mays play with “counting Bears” during Math lessons. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Nadia Beatty works with Sister Donna Smith at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Teacher Dawn Gathercole’s second graders wave to a visitor at Cathedral of St. Peter School. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
‘Ad limina’ 2019
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore is pictured after praying at the tomb of St. Paul with U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese pray at the tomb of St. Paul after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese pray at the tomb of St. Paul after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese walk to the tomb of St. Paul after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. Among those pictured are retired Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arlington; Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, retired archbishop of Washington; Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond, Va.; and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese walk to the tomb of St. Paul after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, celebrates the Eucharist as U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese concelebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, gives the homily as U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese concelebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, retired archbishop of Washington, is pictured next to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington, as U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese concelebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese concelebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, retired archbishop of Washington, and Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, arrive to concelebrate Mass with U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
Bishop Malooly, right, and U.S. bishops from the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Military Archdiocese pray at the tomb of St. Paul after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome Dec. 3, 2019. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. (CNS photo/Carol Glatz)
Pope Francis exchanges greetings in Rome with Msgr. Steven P. Hurley on Dec. 4.
Bishop Malooly and Pope Francis exchange greetings Dec. 3.
Bishop Barres at Red Mass
Bishop John O. Barres and Bishop Malooly greet members of the St. Thomas More Society at the Red Mass Oct. 7. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop John O. Barres delivers the homily at the Red Mass Oct. 7. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Msgr. Joseph Rebman and concelebrants at the Oct. 7 Red Mass. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Joining the 32nd annual Red Mass are, from left, Fathers Anthony Pileggi and Christopher Coffiey, Msgr. Joseph Rebman, Bishops John O. Barres and W. Francis Malooly, Msgr. Steven Hurley and Father John Mink. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop John O. Barres, left, and Bishop W. Francis Malooly outside St. Joseph of the Brandywine Church on Oct. 7. Dialog photo Don Blake
The choir at the Oct. 7 Red Mass at St. Joseph of the Brandywine Church. Dialog photo Don Blake
From left, Bishop John O. Barres, Bishop W. Francis Malooly and Msgr. Steven Hurley at St. Joseph of the Brandywine Church on Oct. 7. Dialog photo Don Blake
The recessional at the Red Mass Oct. 7 includes Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV, Bishop John O. Barres and Bishop Malooly. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop John O. Barres and Bishop Malooly celebrate the Red Mass Oct. 7, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Blessing of the animals
Catholic school students take part in the Blessing of the animals on Oct. 4, 2019.
Catholic students take part in the Blessing of the animals on Oct. 4, 2019 with Father James Yeakel.
Catholic students take part in the Blessing of the animals on Oct. 4, 2019 with Father James Yeakel of Immaculate Conception School.
Catholic school students take part in the Blessing of the animals on Oct. 4, 2019.
Shane Edgar, middle, alongside mother Lauren Edgar on left with Stella Blohm, far back, poses with Edgar family furry friend Jax at St. Elizabeth Parish in Wilmington on Oct.3, 2019.
Father Norman Carroll offers a blessing of the animals at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington on Oct. 3, 2019.
Deacon Chris Moran blesses animals at St. Peter the Apostle in New Castle on Oct. 4, 2019.
Ursuline Academy students far left Siena Rappucci,Ella Peroleo, and Olivia Panunto pose during Blessing of the animals at Ursuline Academy on Oct. 4, 2019.
Ursuline Academy students pose with pet photos during Blessing of the animals on Oct. 4, 2019.
Little friend meets big friend at Most Blessed Sacrament on Oct. 4, 2019.
Catholic school students take part in the Blessing of the animals at Most Blessed Sacrament School.
Catholic students take part in the Blessing of the animals on October 4, 2019.
Deacon Chris Moran at St. Peter the Apostle School.
Deacon Chris Moran blesses a hamster and lots of photos of animals at St. Peter the Apostle School.
Diocese of Wilmington Blue Mass
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly presiding. We need to be grateful for first responders in this time of need.
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Diocese of Wilmington Annual Blue Mass attendees included Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, New Castle County Police and also volunteer Wilmington firefighters and other first responders, held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Wilmington with Bishop Malooly residing
Prayer Service at the Grave of the Unborn
Dee Becker holds 2 month old Willow Giles as she is blessed during seventh annual National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children at Cathedral Cemetery, Sept. 14, 2019. Becker was one of the founders of Delaware Right to Life. Photo/Don Blake
Flowers are placed on the headstone of 63 unborn babies from Chicago during the memorial service for the National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children at Cathedral Cemetery, Sept. 14, 2019. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
Deacon Patrick Johnston leads the procession during the memorial service commemorating the National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children at Cathedral Cemetery, September 14, 2019. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
Attendees process from Queen of the Apostles Chapel to the grave of te unborn at the memorial service for the National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children at Cathedral Cemetery, September 14, 2019. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
Katleen Deemer (left), Dee Becker and Mike Graney place flowers on the headstone of 63 unborn babies from Chicago during seventh annual National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children at Cathedral Cemetery, Sept. 14, 2019. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
Deacon Patrick Johnston leads the prayer service during the Seventh Annual National Day of Remembrance of Aborted Children at Cathedral Cemetery, September 14, 2019. Dialog Photo/Don Blake
9/11 Remembrance
Father Flowers of St. Jude The Apostle Church in Lewes creates a 9/11 Memorial to remember the heroes of 9/11.
A monument to first responders was unveiled at Holy Rosary on Sept. 11, 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph Owens
First responders join the 9/11 service at St. Hedwig’s. Dialog photo/Joseph Owens
A monument to first responders was unveiled at Holy Rosary on Sept. 11, 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph Owens
A monument to first responders was unveiled at Holy Rosary on Sept. 11, 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph Owens
A monument to first responders was unveiled at Holy Rosary on Sept. 11, 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph Owens
A monument to first responders was unveiled at Holy Rosary on Sept. 11, 2019. (Dialog photo/Joseph Owens)
A monument to first responders was unveiled at Holy Rosary on Sept. 11, 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph Owens
A service remembering 9/11 at St. Hedwig’s included, from left, Wilmington police chief Robert Tracy, Eve Lazeration, Five Points member, Bishop Malooly, Dwayne Pearson, Belvedere fire chief, and Joseph Kalinowski, retired Wilmington deputy fire chief. The Dialog/Joseph P. Owens
Queen of Peace
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Father James Kirk, director of worship for the Diocese of Wilmington, takes a photo of Bishop Malooly with the Sweeney family. The bishop reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly reconsecrated the Diocese of Wilmington to Mary’s Immaculate Heart at Our Lady Queen of Peace at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle on Aug. 19.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Blessing the water
Bishop Malooly and Father John Solomon on the beach in Ocean City on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
A group gathers on the beach in Ocean City on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The faithful join Bishop Malooly and Father John Solomon, pastor of St. Mary/Holy Savior, in Ocean City on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.
Photo/Don Blake
The faithful join Bishop Malooly and Father John Solomon to bless the water in Ocean City at 17th and the Boardwalk, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
A group gathers on the beach Thursday, Aug.15, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The faithful join Bishop Malooly as he blesses the water in Ocean City at 17th and the Boardwalk, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Little Sisters 150th
Mother Margaret Regina at Mass on July 18 celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly and Mother Superior, Mother Margaret Regina, check out the display of locations that the Little Sisters of the Poor serve the community during the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America last July. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly blesses the host with a banner depicting the Little Sisters of the Poor on display during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Photo/Don Blake
The sisters and residents sit together during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Photo/Don Blake
Eileen Fox and Vicki Mulcahy bring flowers to the altar during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Photo/Don Blake
Sr. Francis Catherine lights the candles on the altar last July during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly blesses a statue of St. Jeanne Jugan during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly receives the gifts from Sr. Therese Goecke, Lynn Keating, and Sr. Joanne Goecke during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America. Photo/Don Blake
Mother Superior Margaret Regina brings a relic to the altar with Cindy Gilfillan during the 150th Anniversary Mass of the Arrival of the Little Sisters of the Poor in America in July 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Knights seafood dinner
Crab cake at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
A crowd gathers to sing happy birthday to Ellen O’Donoghue (center) on her 72nd birthday during the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Mary Straight, co-kitchen manager and Tom Irwin, head chief prepare a fish sandwich at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Mary Straight, co-kitchen manager and Tom Irwin, head chief prepare a fish sandwich at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Mary Straight, co-kitchen manager and Tom Irwin, head chief prepare a fish sandwich at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Fish sandwich being prepared at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Making dinner requires some work.
Mary Straight, co-kitchen manager and Tom Irwin, head chief prepare a fish sandwich at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Crab cake at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Crab cake at the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Ray Foreman serves a meal during the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Tom Foglesong, chairman of the Knights of Columbus crab dinners at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Maryjann Maxwell, left, and Dee Matthews, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus look for an open table for guests during their crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Louisa McCabe a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus rings up a customer during their crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Jim Stone prepares a meal during the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Jim Stone prepares a meal during the Knights of Columbus crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Dee Matthews, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus delivers platters of food during their crab dinner at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
St. Edmond’s Corpus Christi
Dialog graduation photos
Students line up for graduation at St. Elizabeth in 2019.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Graduate Jordan Brown and staff member Shannon Beck.
Taking a picture are, from left, Madison Martinez, Isabel Casey, Evelyn Schiavone and Kelley Osborne before St. Elizabeth High School graduation 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Attending the St. E’s graduation are, from left, Lou De Angelo, diocese schools superintendent, Msgr. Steven Hurley, vicar general and Bishop Malooly. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Checking their phones and hanging out before graduation.
Bishop Malooly, St. Elizabeth principal Terre Taylor and pastor Father Norman Carroll.
Graduates Madison Martinez, left, and Evelyn Schiavone, pose before the St. Elizabeth graduation.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Veronica Slater, Spanish teacher, holds a calendar presnted to her by Spanish students. The calendat for next year includes photos of themselves. Students here are, from left, Billy Lorenzo, Taylor Glunt, Sean Holly, Evan Podralski, Ethan Downs. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
St. Elizabeth High School graduation 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Crowd cheers at St. Elizabeth High School graduation 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
St. Elizabeth High School graduation 2019. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop W. Francis Malooly gives his remarks at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Bishop W. Francis Malooly gives his remarks at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 commencement. He will do the same at Neumann University later this month.
Sydney Elizabeth Steinberg receives her diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Luke Anthony Sadusky after receiving his diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Luke Anthony Sadusky receives his diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 commencement.
Students line up for the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Omari Malik Burris receives his diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Vincent Dong receives his diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Logan Taylor Hughes walks up to receive her diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Zachary Edmund Mazuchowski receives his diploma from Bishop W. Francis Malooly at the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Students line up for the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Students walk to the gymnasium for the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Students walk to the gymnasium for the start of the St. Thomas More Academy class of 2019 commencement.
Students pose for a photo before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Logan Taylor Hughes, left, Carolina Josephina Temerario and Elise Devon Sadlowski take a selfie photo before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Sydney Elizabeth Steinberg signs a graduation autograph hound before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Vincent Dong takes a selfie photo with classmates before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Graduates pose for a group photo before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Bishop W. Francis Malooly shakes the hand of Omari Malik Burris before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 commencement.
Vincent Dong takes a selfie photo with classmates before the start of the Saint Thomas More Academy Class of 2019 Commencement.
Fred Smith (second from right) holds up his diploma from Salesianum School, which he received on May 31 with the Class of 2019. Smith was supposed to graduate in 1954 but had to leave school before that happened. Smith is joined (from left) Oblate Father Chris Beretta, principal of Salesianum; Jim Owens, Smith’s classmate; and school president Brendan Kennealey.
St. Mark’s.
Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mark’s.
St. Mark’s.
Archmere Academy seniors celebrate in front of St. Norbert Hall on the Claymont campus last June. (Dialog file photo)
Reader graduation photos
Eighth-grade graduates at Christ the Teacher elementary school.
60th Annual Field Mass
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
American flags honor the graves of veterans at the 60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
60th Annual Field Mass at All Saints Cemetery, May 27, 2019 (Virginia Durkin O’Shea photo)
St. Helena’s carnival
Carnival goers ride the Supper Shot ride during St. Helena Parish Carnival, which runs from April 29-4. Photo/Don Blake
Carnival goers spin around with the ferris wheel in the early evening sky during St. Helena Parish Carnival, which runs from April 29-4. Photo/Don Blake
Carnival ride the Cliff Hanger ride during St. Helena Parish Carnival, which runs from April 29-4. Photo/Don Blake
Carnival goers ride the dragon roller coaster during St. Helena Parish Carnival, which runs from April 29-4. Photo/Don Blake
St. Helena Parishioner Dave Patch makes funnel cakes during St. Helena Parish Carnival, which runs from April 29-4. Photo/Don Blake
St. Helena’s Carnival on Tuesday night. Dialog photo/Kaitlyn Firmani
St. Helena’s Carnival on Tuesday night. Dialog photo/Kaitlyn Firmani
St. Helena’s Carnival on Tuesday night. Dialog photo/Kaitlyn Firmani
Via Crucis
The 1st station Jesus condemned during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The 13th station Jesus is taken down from the cross during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Jesus meets the children during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The last supper during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
An angel some to Jesus during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The crowd call for Jesus arrest during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The 2nd station Jesus carries the cross during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The 3rd station Jesus fall for the first time during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The 4th station Jesus meets his mother during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The 11th station Jesus is Crucified during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Judas betrayed Jesus for a bag of silver during St. Anthony of Padua Church 59th Presentation of the Via Crucis, Friday, April 5, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
St. Thomas More spring musical
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
St. Thomas More Academy presents Little Shop of Horrors.
Closing Mass for sesquicentennial
Bishop Malooly delivers his homily during the closing Mass for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The gospel during the closing Mass for the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Priests from around the diocese gather during the closing mass for the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly welcomes everyone to the closing mass for the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly processes to the altar during the closing mass for the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The choir sings during the closing mass for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. It was a joint choir from Saint Elizabeth and the Cathedral of Saint Peter, embellished with brass and timpani. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly and fellow priests consecrate the host during the closing mass for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Michael Davidson plays the organ during the closing mass for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Priests process out during the closing mass for the sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
The procession opens Mass to wrap up sesquicentennial of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Gene Donnelly receives communion during the closing mass for the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Diocese of Wilmington at St. Elizabeth Church, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Karen Yasik leads the singing at the sesquicentennial closing Mass on March 3.
Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly blesses the sanctuary in the backdrop of the Our Lady of Wilmington portrait. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Archmere Academy
The cast performs during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Gianna Abbrescia who plays Pugsley and Julia Parisi who plays Grandma perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
The dance ensemble and the Addams Family Ancestors perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
The cast performs during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Kyla McAvinue who plays Uncle Fester the Addams Family Ancestors perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
The dance ensemble and the Addams Family Ancestors perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Elise Brady who plays Alice and David Demnicki who plays Lurch perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Bella Abbrescia who plays Wednesday and Zach Christie who plays Lucas and the Addams Family Ancestors perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Katherine Alberta who plays Morticia performs during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Bella Abbrescia who plays Wednesday and Riley McAvinue who plays Gomez perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Elise Brady who plays Alice performs during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
The cast performs during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Bella Abbrescia who plays Wednesday and Gianna Abbrescia who plays Pugsley perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Alyssa Pierangeli who plays Cousin Itt, Riley McAvinue who plays Gomez, Katherine Alberta who plays Morticia, Kyla McAvinue who plays Uncle Fester, Gianna Abbrescia who plays Pugsley and Julia Parisi who plays Grandma, Bella Abbrescia who plays Wednesday, David Dembicki who plays Lurch, and Jayna Cabry who play Thing perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Alyssa Pierangeli who plays Cousin Itt and Riley McAvinue who plays Gomez perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Riley McAvinue who plays Gomez performs with the cast during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Alyssa Pierangeli who plays Cousin Itt performs during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Elise Brady who plays Alice and David Demnicki who plays Lurch perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Riley McAvinue who plays Gomez and Katherine Alberta who plays Morticia perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
The dance ensemble and the Addams Family Ancestors perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Elise Brady who plays Alice and Katherine Alberta who plays Morticia and the dancer ensemble and Addams Family Ancestors perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
Alyssa Pierangeli who plays Cousin Itt, Riley McAvinue who plays Gomez, Katherine Alberta who plays Morticia, Kyla McAvinue who plays Uncle Fester, Gianna Abbrescia who plays Pugsley and Julia Parisi who plays Grandma, Bella Abbrescia who plays Wednesday, David Dembicki who plays Lurch, and Jayna Cabry who play Thing perform during Archmere Academy’s production of The Adams Family. Photo/Don Blake
SS. Peter and Paul High School
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Saints Peter and Paul High School Performing Arts Club presents “Earnestly Earnestine” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, Maryland.
Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Pass the Word
Bishop Malooly during the prayer service with high school aged young men exploring the possibility of a priestly vocation at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., during Pass the Word 2019. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation.
Father Norm Carroll gives his remarks during Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Father Anthony Giamello talks with Gabriel Riddle (15) during Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Father Norm Carroll gives his remarks during Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Brennan Ferris, right, a seminarian from Saint Mary’s tells his story of entering the priest hood during Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
High school aged young men exploring the possibility of a priestly vocation enter St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., for prayer during Pass the Word 2019. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
High school aged young men exploring the possibility of a priestly vocation pray inside St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., during Pass the Word 2019. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Father Norm Carroll playing a game with seminarians during Pass the Word 2019 at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely, Md., where high school aged young men can explore the possibility of a priestly vocation. Dialog photo/Jason Minto
Musical at Padua
Moira Gervay who plays Erma and Andrew Embley, Nick Hogan, Dae’Quan Hortyon, and Joseph Rafalli who all play sailors perform during the production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Moira Gervay who plays Erma and Braedon Carney who plays Moonface Martin, and John Barton who plays Captain perform during the production of “Anything Goes” and Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Jack Krukiel who plays Billy Crocker and Andrew Embley, Nick Hogan, Dae’Quan Hortyon, and Joseph Rafalli who all play sailors perform during the production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Braedon Carney who plays Moonface Martin, Dae’Quan Horton who plays Rev. Henry T. Dobson, and Abby Frank and Madalyn Lambe who play FBI Agents perform during the production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Sydney Kenton who plays Hope Harcourt and Jack Krukiel who plays Billy Crocker perform during their production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. photo/Don Blake
Jake Poppiti who plays Lord Evelyn Oakleigh performs during the production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Rose Langrehr who plays Reno Sweeney and Jack Krukiel who plays Billy Crocker perform during the production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. photo/Don Blake
Rose Langrehr who plays Reno Sweeney and students from Padua Academy and Salesianum perform during their production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. photo/Don Blake
Students from Padua Academy and Salesianum perform during their production of “Anything Goes” at Padua Academy, Sunday, February 17, 2019. photo/Don Blake
“Anything Goes” at Padua Academy. Dialog photo/Don Blake
“Anything Goes” at Padua Academy. Dialog photo/Don Blake
“Anything Goes” at Padua Academy. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Catholic Schools week
St. Mark’s students present the gifts to Bishop Malooly during mass at St. Mark’s as part of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
St. Mark’s students greet Bishop Malooly with principal Richard A. Bayhan before Mass at St. Mark’s during Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates mass at St. Mark’s as part of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates mass at St. Mark’s as part of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates mass at St. Mark’s as part of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
St. Mark’s students talk with Bishop Malooly before mass at St. Mark’s during Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Deacon Patrick Johnston presents the gospel during mass at St. Mark’s as part of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
St. Mark’s students process in with the Bishop Malooly during mass at St. Mark’s as part of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January 28, 2019. Photo/Don Blake
Catholic Schools Week
Pro-life event
’40 Days for Life” volunteers pray the rosary during a vigil Oct. 30 at 7th and Shipley streets outside Planned Parenthood in Wilmington. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
’40 Days for Life” volunteers Gregory Wilkerson and Sabina Abbadessa pray the rosary during a vigil Oct. 30 at 7th and Shipley streets outside Planned Parenthood in Wilmington.
’40 Days for Life” volunteers, from left, Julie Easter, Ann Hagan, Eileen and Gregory Wilkerson and Sabina Abbadessa pray the rosary during a vigil Oct. 30 at 7th and Shipley streets outside Planned Parenthood in Wilmington. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Pope arrives in Dublin for World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis’ mantle is blown by the wind as he arrives at the international airport in Dublin Aug. 25. The pope is attending the World Meeting of Families in Dublin and is scheduled to meet with survivors of clerical sexual abuse. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis is pictured in his car after arriving at the international airport in Dublin Aug. 25. The pope is attending the World Meeting of Families in Dublin and is scheduled to meet with survivors of clerical sexual abuse. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis greets Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin as he arrives at the international airport in Dublin Aug. 25. The pope is attending the World Meeting of Families in Dublin and is scheduled to meet with survivors of clerical sexual abuse. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis addresses a meeting with authorities, civil society leaders and members of the diplomatic corps in Dublin Castle in Dublin Aug. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis greets Leo Varadkar, prime minister of Ireland, during a meeting with authorities, civil society leaders and members of the diplomatic corps in Dublin Castle in Dublin Aug. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis waves as he walks to his car upon arriving at the international airport in Dublin Aug. 25. The pope is attending the World Meeting of Families in Dublin and is scheduled to meet with survivors of clerical sexual abuse. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Blessing of the water in Ocean City, Md.
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Servers feed international students at Holy Savior parish.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Volunteers prepare to serve dinner to international students at Holy Savior Father Connell Parish Center.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Police help the procession cross Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City, Md.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Holy Savior parish hosted Bishop Malooly for feast of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, 2018. Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly greets international students Lazar Jokanovic of Montenegro and Ana Maria Perde of Romania during dinner at Holy Savior parish following blessing of the water in Ocean City, Md. Both students are working summer jobs in Ocean City.
Dialog photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Bishop Malooly, parishioners and vacationers join together on the beach for blessing of the water Aug. 15, 2018.
Dialog Photo/Joseph P. Owens
Historic churches — Sacred Heart Oratory
Votive candles at Sacred Heart Oratory before Mass. photo/Don Blake
Sacred Heart Oratory is rubber stamped to mark visited as part of the Diocese of Wilmington Sesquicentennial Historical Church celebration. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly blesses the host during Mass as part of the Diocese of Wilmington Sesquicentennial Historical Church celebration at Sacred Heart Oratory, Saturday, July 7, 2018. photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly blesses the host with Br. Ronald Giannone during Mass as part of the Diocese of Wilmington Sesquicentennial Historical Church celebration at Sacred Heart Oratory, Saturday, July 7, 2018. photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly processes to the altar during mass as part of the Diocese of Wilmington Sesquicentennial Historical Church celebration at Sacred Heart Oratory, Saturday, July 7, 2018. photo/Don Blake
Baynard Stadium
Renovations at Baynard Stadium would include an artificial turf surface to handle the amount of use the facility gets, and to allow more access. (The Dialog/Mike Lang)
Temporary bleachers have been in place on the south side of the stadium for two years.
The bleachers on the north side were deemed safe in an engineering report issued this spring.
Baynard Stadium concession stand.
Baynard Stadium in Wilmington.
Mass for vocations
Bishop Malooly blesses those in attendance interested in becoming a Priest, Religious, and Deacon during a Mass for Vocations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter Church, Saturday, May 26, 2018. photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly processes in during a Mass for Vocations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter Church, Saturday, May 26, 2018. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Sr. Margeret Gigina Holloran, Sr. Francis Catherine Reynolds, and Sr. Charles Patricia Missetta present Bishop Malooly with the gifts during a Mass for Vocations at the Cathedral of Saint Peter Church, Saturday, May 26, 2018. photo/Don Blake
