Q. A friend and his wife, along with their daughter, were recently confirmed into the Catholic Church after being Methodists their entire life, including getting married within the Methodist Church. They were told by some parish officials (laymen) that...
"Mandating face masks is unconstitutional and an affront to my freedom." Despite the scientific wisdom of this mandate, some citizens vociferously reject it.
In the book, "Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life," researchers found, "Freedom is...
This coming August marks not only the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II but also of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. From the very beginning, nuclear weapons have been controversial.
Controversy swirls around them again,...
On Aug. 6 and 9 the world will observe the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The 75th anniversary raises the question: What does the church teach about nuclear weapons?
Two popes have visited Hiroshima and...
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Blood Bank of Delmarva is sponsoring a blood drive on July 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus meeting hall at 9901 Coastal Hwy., behind St. Luke’s Church. Tony Prado, the...
VATICAN CITY — When the difficulties and uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic were at their height in Italy this past spring, one Vatican cardinal defined the snowballing crisis as a form of “trauma.”
When asked by the reporter what was...
Director of Religious Education
St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish in Wilmington is seeking a part-time (25 hours per week; benefits available) Director of Religious Education to develop, implement and evaluate all formal Religious Education in the Parish: K-9...
Golf tournaments and their surrounding activities have long been a way for nonprofits and schools to raise money. But organizations in the Diocese of Wilmington, like others all over the country, have had to cancel or reschedule events because...
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a 17-page document offering a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics against...
CLIFTON, N.J. -- The director of food pantries for Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Paterson said the number of people coming for food "is just staggering."
"Throughout the last three months, we have helped more people that any time...