Sister Kathleen Tobin, OSF, 102, (formerly Sister Olivera Joseph) died in Assisi House on October 31. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 78 years. Sister Kathleen was born in Ballingarry, Ireland....
VATICAN CITY -- The early November feasts of All Saints and All Souls are reminders that God's church exists both on earth and in heaven and that all the faithful, living and dead, can and should pray for each...
Rev. Thomas E. Murphy, OSFS, professed member of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 53 years, died on Oct. 25.
Father was born in Philadelphia on October 27, 1947, the son of Edward R....
GREENVILLE – Saint Mark's field hockey team concluded its 2019 season on Halloween at Tatnall, where the Hornets took a 3-1 decision. The game started in gray, but dry, conditions, but before halftime, rain started to fall.
The Hornets had...
VATICAN CITY — Military chaplains are called to educate the consciences of members of the armed forces so that even in war, the opposing side is not viewed merely as “an enemy to be destroyed,” Pope Francis said.
Meeting with...
WHEELING, W.Va. — Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston told Catholics in the statewide diocese he was working to have his predecessor “make amends for harm he caused during his tenure” as mandated by Pope Francis.
The announcement regarding retired...
MILLTOWN – When Saint Mark’s High School opened in 1969, it was meant to be more than the diocesan high school, principal Tom Fertal said. It was to be a resource to benefit the entire Catholic community.
Along those lines,...
WASHINGTON -- Rancor in politics, especially these days, may be the norm, but a nationwide effort is underway to remind people that civility in political discussions is a virtue.
The Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the U.S....
Sunday Scripture readings, Nov. 3, 2019
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
1) Wis 11:22-12:2
Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14
2) 2 Thes 1:11-2:2
Gospel: Lk 19:1-10
How do we see and understand God?
What is your image of God? How do you envision God as you pray...
HOCKESSIN — Salesianum and Archmere got together for each team’s final regular-season soccer game on Oct. 30, and the top-ranked squads in Division II and Division I, respectively, put on a lively battle. The Sals prevailed, 3-1, on the...