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Things to do in Diocese of Wilmington: Celebrate patron saint, take spiritual workshop, sign up for anniversary Mass and more

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Painting of St. Francis de Sales in the church Chiesa di San Filipo Neri. St. Francis is the patron saint of the Diocsese of Wilmington. (Getty Images)

Tomorrow, Jan. 24,  is the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of the Diocese of Wilmington and patron of the Catholic media as well. Take some time to learn more about our patron saint — and say a special prayer for the staff of The Dialog who bring you the best in Catholic news every day.

Speaking of news, here are some things happening in the Diocese of Wilmington that you should check out:

  • Women looking for a retreat opportunity should check out “The Spirituality of Friendship,” a one-day women’s retreat at St. Mary of the Assumption in Hockessin on Jan. 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore friendship as a way of life through our relationships with ourselves, others, nature, and God.  For more information and registration, go to: smachurch.com/retreat or contact Eileen at emgaus@comcast.net or (302) 224-0342.
  • The Ministry of Caring’s International Night Dinners return to the Francis X. Norton Center in Wilmington on Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. This month’s guest chefs are from Luigi’s Cafe in Hockessin with Italian specialties. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. No takeout available. $35 per person. All meals by pre-paid reservation only. For more information and reservations, contact Michael Sullivan, (302) 652-3228, ext. 701, or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org
  • Celebrate Filipino culture at the Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival at St. Elizabeth Parish in Wilmington on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival from Cebu City, Philippines, that honors the Santo Niño, or the child Jesus and is characterized with dancing and chanting. All, especially young ones, are welcome. Feel free to bring your image of the Santo Niño to church and join in the procession and blessing of Santo Niño images. For more information, contact Millette Angeles, (302) 325-0556, or George and Issa Romero, (925) 325-3315.
  • If you’re looking to add spiritual study to your life in the new year, check out the series on Jesus at St. Matthew and Corpus Christi Churches that starts Jan. 26.  “Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life” features materials from Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins and Edward Sri and is a “fresh, new look at Jesus, who he is what he is really like, what he taught and what he did for our salvation.” Corpus Christi hosts ten Sundays,  St. Matthew hosts ten Tuesdays. For more information and to register, contact Debbie Ciafre, (302) 275-8717.
  • Resurrection Parish will host a book group beginning Jan. 28 featuring “The Three Ordinary Voices of God” by Matthew Kelly.The group meets for four weeks: Tuesdays, Jan. 28-Feb. 18; afternoon session starts Jan. 28, 1:30-3 p.m., led by Angie Malmgren. Night group starts Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m., led by Joe McClory. Books will be provided. There is no cost to attend. Register at www.jesushousecenter.org or call 302-995-6859.
  • Only a few openings remain on the  Oct. 26-Nov. 5 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Italy with Bishop Koenig.$4,850 per person, double occupancy, cost includes transportation, hotels and many wonderful tours. For more information, go to cdow.org/jubileepilgrimage/

Looking ahead

  • On Feb. 7, Mount Aviat’s Annual Cream Puff Day returns, much to the delight of local foodies. Be sure to pre-order these delicious treats so you don’t miss out. Deadline for orders is Friday, Jan. 31. Cream puffs are 6 for $18 or 12 for $36. Pick up is Friday, Feb. 7 at the MAA gym between the hours of 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Delivery is available for large orders in Elkton and Newark. To place your order, to to: https://bit.ly/creampuff2025For questions, call Mount Aviat at 410-398-2206 during school hours.
  • Sign up now for the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Newark. Couples in the Diocese of Wilmington celebrating significant anniversaries in 5-year increments — 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and beyond are invited to attend. There will be an opportunity for photos with Bishop Koening before and after Mass. Reservations are needed and required by Feb. 4.For more information, contact the Office for Marriage and Family Life, (302) 295-0657 or OMFL@cdow.org. Registration can be completed by using the following link – https:// cdowcym.wufoo.com/forms/zdx6q1g0hx3jsm/
  • Mark your calendar for Feb. 11 when the  Delaware Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists  presents “Jesuit Science after Galileo” public lecture, at St. Thomas More Oratory, 45 Lovett Ave., Newark. The talk will be followed by a reception with refreshments downstairs. Speaker will be Prof. Lawrence Principe of Johns Hopkins University. Moreroe information, catholicscientists.org/event/public-lecture-and-reception-on-feb-11-2025-in-newark-de/

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