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No time like "Ragtime" in Wilmington these days as Salesianum School presents the musical for the second weekend in a row for three straight days beginning March 6. The production began with three shows beginning Feb. 28 and concludes this...
Although she lived in medieval times, St. Hildegarde of Bingen could definitely been seen as a “Renaissance woman.” Mystic, herbalist, scientist, composer, brewer, theologian — she was gifted with great knowledge, intellect, spirituality and creative talent. Born in 1098 to...
WASHINGTON -- Dioceses nationwide are taking precautions to guard against the spread of the coronavirus and reminding parishioners to take commonsense steps related to hygiene in their personal lives. Among the most common preventative measures being taken are urging reception...
WILMINGTON — After coughing up an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter, St. Elizabeth found itself trailing Tower Hill, 54-52, with 21.1 seconds remaining. The Hillers had a chance to make it a two-possession game if they could drain...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The bishop serving as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo said he regretted the “pain and further disillusionment” of clergy sexual abuse survivors caused by the participation of priests credibly accused of abuse in a...
ST. PAUL, Minn. — In a culture where public school policies are increasingly pushing parents out of important conversations about their child’s sexual identity and gender expression, Catholic educators need to take an opposite approach, said speakers at a...
ASTON, Pa. — Sister Annie Frances Oman, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years, died Feb. 29 in Assisi House. She was 92. The former Sister Margaret Patricia ministered primarily in elementary education...
In high society of the early 20th century, the Drexel family moved in the same circles as the Biddles, Bouviers and Astors, to name a few. However, one of the most notable members of the family was a woman...
On Fat Tuesday, I gave a talk titled, "Business as a Force for Good." A gentleman from the back haltingly raised a question, "What would you do when all your competitors cheat?" This is a common inquiry. People want to...
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has named Father Luis M. Romero Fernandez, who was recently appointed as vicar of Hispanic ministry and evangelization for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., to be an auxiliary bishop of the diocese. The appointment was...