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Many have commented on how unfortunate it was that it took the murder of George Floyd and the callous deadly harassment of other Black men to bring about an acknowledgment of deep injustices faced by African Americans. Potentially, there is...
What is at stake when we vote? The question echoes ceaselessly at election time. Many prepare to vote by asking what is at stake for them, their families or others they care about. Many reflect on what is at stake...
Father Christopher Posch, longtime director of Hispanic ministry for the Diocese of Wilmington, died early July 5. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Known as Brother Chris, he spent nearly 18 years in the Hispanic ministry job in...
When facing a tough decision, it can be tempting to look for the comfort of having someone else tell us what to do. Turning to "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in late...
WILMINGTON — The emergency department at St. Francis Hospital has undergone a series of upgrades and renovations that the hospital said will benefit patient care. The work began in early March and was completed the week of June 15. It...
WILMINGTON — St. Francis Healthcare’s Community Health and Well-Being Department has partnered with Cornerstone West Community Development Corp., Bright Spot Farms and the Village Tree to provide fresh produce to patients with diabetes and community members facing food insecurity,...
The Dialog won third place for best website in the national Catholic Press Association contest and a pair of photographs that appeared in the newspaper earned second- and third-place honors. The contest is open to all CPA-member Catholic news...
NEW YORK — Utilizing personal stories from his interactions with the New York Police Department, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a newspaper column that the city’s police officers deserve better treatment and broad support on the job. Writing July...
Have you started going back to Mass yet? Recently I went to my first Mass in three months. I had been watching Masses livestreamed weekly, but of course it didn’t feel the same. I looked forward to being able to...
VATICAN CITY — Concern and frustration with delayed and failed responses to abuse scandals in Poland culminated in a desperate appeal to Pope Francis to help “rebuild our church.” More than 600 Polish lay Catholics pooled together enough money to...