Ursuline Sr. Laurence Montgomery, OSU died July 27, 2020, in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., her home since 2016. She was 99.
A native of Wilmington, the former Ann Montgomery was the daughter of Leo and Margaret Mulrooney Montgomery. She is a 1938...
The long-awaited "Directory for Catechesis" from the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization arrives at a most timely moment as the universal church seeks a renewal of Christian faith in local churches struggling through a pandemic-ridden world. Two papal...
WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis welcomed the Vatican's updated "Directory for Catechesis," saying it is exciting to have "a fresh and focused tool to enhance our evangelization efforts in catechesis."
The new...
WASHINGTON -- In the midst of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers of the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall and march to the Supreme Court are still scheduled for Jan. 29.
Beyond that, the details...
The Rev. Mr. Michael Preston was introduced for the first time Aug. 2 as Bishop Malooly celebrated the first transitional diaconate ordination in four years in the Diocese of Wilmington at the Cathedral of St. Peter.
The ordination was postponed...
"A state need not subsidize private education. But once a state decides to do so, it cannot disqualify some private schools solely because they are religious." So said the Supreme Court's majority opinion in Espinoza v. Montana Department of...
Have you heard of "liturgical living"? The catchphrase has gained popularity in recent years among Catholics seeking to follow the rhythms of the church year at home.
Celebrating feast days with special meals, decorating with liturgical colors and teaching children...
CHILDS, Md. – Father Hugh E. Duffy, a Delaware native and a member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 68 years, died July 30. He would have celebrated his 89th birthday on Aug. 21.
Father Duffy was...
The Office for Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Wilmington has announced its plans to re-open its buildings for at least the beginning of the upcoming academic year. According to the plan, entitled “Forward in Faith,” instruction in its...
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- As Alicia Nava flipped through family photographs the morning of July 25, she said solemnly from behind a floral print mask, "We were taking precautions."
Three weeks before, she was in the hospital battling COVID-19, as were...