WASHINGTON -- Dorothy Day's witness nearly 100 years ago sets an example for today's society, according to a Duquesne University professor who is writing a book on the life of the co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement.
"Day is a...
VATICAN CITY -- Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said.
Also, those who are...
Once again, the liturgy of the season reminds us of the death that awaits us all. But we need no reminder this year. The big headline in the morning Hartford Courant shouts 200,000 dead. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and...
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Religious Liberty praised the Department of Health and Human Services for resolving discrimination complaints over two hospitals' refusal to let patients have access to the sacraments of baptism...
Since March 2020, there have been various restrictions on large gatherings including funerals and memorial services.
As time goes by we see some lessening of some restrictions, but the use of face masks and social distancing promises to be the...
VATICAN CITY -- While there is no doubt that Pope Francis said civil laws should protect the rights of gay couples, some mystery shrouds the context in which he said it and the way it is used in a...
MILLTOWN — Saint Mark’s kicked off its 2020 volleyball campaign with a loss in the first set to Delaware Military Academy. That Spartans, however, made a few corrections after the set and hit their stride in a 3-1 victory...
WILMINGTON — Saint Mark’s and Delaware Military Academy battled for more than an hour during their boys soccer matinee on Oct. 22 with neither getting on the scoreboard. But the Seahawks took advantage of two Spartans miscues, turning them...
WASHINGTON -- Both are Catholic, but their views couldn't have been more different.
One woman said she was voting for a particular candidate because of her beliefs against abortion. The other said she was voting for his opponent because the...
Sunday Scripture readings, Oct. 25, 2020
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1) Ex 22:20-26
Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51
2) 1 Thes 1:5-10
Gospel: Mt 22:34-40
God's relationship with the Israelites serves as an example
When God led Israelite slaves out of Egypt, some 3,000 years ago,...