The snow came and went Sunday morning, leaving a big pile behind, and the ice quickly followed in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
The Diocese of Wilmington announced Sunday all schools will be closed in Delaware and the Eastern Shore on Monday.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, schools in the diocese went to a virtual learning day. That changes Thursday when school buildings in New Castle County will reopen. Kent County and schools of the Eastern Shore of Maryland make individual weather-related decisions about opening schools.
“Parish and diocesan school buildings in New Castle County will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. Classes, extra-curricular activities, and athletic practices and games may resume on regular schedules,” Diocesan Superintendent Lou De Angelo wrote in a message to schools Wednesday.
The National Weather Service reported the following precipitation totals as of 2 p.m. Sunday:
Georgetown: 2.1
St. Joseph’s on French Street, Wilmington, reported a spike in its Sunday vigil Mass on Saturday night and canceled Mass on Sunday.
“What a blessing to have many parishioners and friends attend and celebrate our Saturday Vigil Mass together since our Sunday Mass is canceled,” Father Glenn Evers, pastor, wrote to parishioners.
Saturday night’s vigil Mass at the cathedral with Bishop Koenig can be found by clicking here: At the time of offertory, there will be a link on the screen for parishioners to donate to their parish via the diocesan webpage.
