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. 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
