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Sunday Scripture readings, Oct. 11, 2020 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1) Is 25:6-10 Psalm 23:1-6 2) Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel: Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Jesus gives us strength to deal with whatever comes our way St. Paul makes a couple of remarkable statements in today's...
VATICAN CITY -- An eventual vaccine for COVID-19 would belong to the world and should not be hoarded greedily by countries hosting the lab or labs that develop it, Pope Francis said. "The (coronavirus) vaccine cannot be the property of the country...
The annual rosary rally for students from schools in the Diocese of Wilmington takes on a new look this year as the coronavirus pandemic prevents the hundreds of children from gathering as usual at the Shrine of Our Lady...
“One of Us” is brief snapshot of people who support the church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We will regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish communities. NAME: Patrick Tiernan HOMETOWN: Wilmington, DE PARISH & SCHOOL: St. Mary...
Race relations and a renewed awareness of racism are among the issues informing Catholic voters’ choice of candidate and parties as they head to the polls. Protests erupted across the U.S. this year in the wake of the deaths of...
We fled. We woke up early, checked the weather reports, turned on the news and hastily packed the car, cramming in essentials: wedding photos, clothes, toddler toys, infant car seat in case the baby in my belly decided to come...
WASHINGTON — Although the Supreme Court began its new term Oct. 5, it is hardly business as usual since the court only has eight members on the bench and it is continuing to hear oral arguments by teleconference due...
WASHINGTON — Among the top life issues for Catholics are abortion, capital punishment and assisted suicide, but only abortion is addressed by both Democrats and Republicans in this election. “It’s been less about these issues than what these issues signal...
Neumann University has been recognized as a Catholic College of Distinction by the Colleges of Distinction 2020-21 guide for college-bound students.    In addition, the university was listed as a Pennsylvania College of Distinction and was cited for excellence in business, education, nursing, and career preparation.    Neumann University is a...
He had a baby face, still chubby with no etchings of maturity. He looked like the kid who might mow your lawn for a few bucks, then come inside for milk and cookies. While sitting at your table, he...