WASHINGTON — Graduation ceremonies, the hallowed traditions of colleges and universities around the country, are as upended — but also marked with creativity — as school lectures and seminars have been since mid-March.
The milestone events, taking place throughout the...
Because of ongoing coronavirus concerns, the Ministry of Caring's annual Emmanuel Dining Room (EDR) Auction, originally scheduled for April 26 and one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, has been officially cancelled for 2020 rather than postponed.
The Grand...
VATICAN CITY -- At a time of global "tragedy and suffering" because of the coronavirus, and in view of the long-term impact it will have, believers of every religion should beg mercy from the one God and father of...
WASHINGTON -- On May 16, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington -- the largest Catholic church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world -- marks the 100th...
Sunday Scripture readings, May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday of Easter
1) Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
Psalm 66: 1-7, 16, 20
2) 1 Pt 3:15-18
Gospel: Jn 14:15-21
Find comfort in Jesus' words as Easter season nears end
During the isolating, destructive bombing of London during World War...
WILMINGTON — The final support beam to be used at Abessinio Stadium, Salesianum School's rising new sports facility, was lifted into place at midday May 13 under bright, sunny skies. Before the steel began its final journey skyward, a...
Bishop Malooly praised the students and others involved in Catholic education during a Mass for schools that was streamed live on the morning of May 13. The number of viewers during the livestream surpassed 2,100.
“For someone who is 76...
WARSAW, Poland -- Soviet political prisoners from various backgrounds begged St. John Paul II's help in secret messages after his 1978 election, according to a former inmate in recollections published for the late pope's hundredth birthday.
"The pope's election was...
FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- Philip Rivers said he fulfilled one childhood dream by playing quarterback in the NFL. He'll soon fulfill another by coaching high school football.
The 38-year-old Rivers was named head coach-in-waiting at St. Michael Catholic High School in...
The sun shines brightly on the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington on May 13 as an annual ritual takes places inside.
Not much ritual has taken place in the season of coronavirus for the senior class of 2020, but...