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PHILADELPHIA -- Archbishop Nelson Perez has many old friends who know him well in his new home in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where he was ordained a priest and also served for more than 20 years. He also has at least...
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Salesianum has been one of the hottest teams in boys basketball in Delaware the last five weeks, but after a lackluster first quarter at Concord on Feb. 18, coach Taylor Trevisan had seen enough. The second...
PHILADELPHIA -- Brenda Burns and many of her colleagues are established Catholic gospel singers and have performed in many venues as members of the Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir. Events large and small have hosted the group including those as part...
NEW CASTLE — One measure of a coach’s success is pretty black and white. Wins and losses. Arthur “Chip” Hannig has plenty of wins. In 19 years as the head swimming coach at Salesianum School, Hannig has led the...
BALTIMORE — No selfies. No cat videos. Not even an artfully composed photo of avocado toast. Come Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, Sheila Wheltle’s social media accounts will go dark for 40 days. Her last post will read: “Gone for Lent...
RICHMOND, Va. — Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond Feb. 17 announced the establishment of the diocese’s Independent Reconciliation Program, which allows victim-survivors of clergy sexual abuse to receive monetary payment from the diocese. With the program, he continues to...
VATICAN CITY — An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. “It’s an important moment” and a way to...
VATICAN CITY -- The decade-long process of updating the laws of Vatican City State is part of the Vatican's support for international commitments to protect people and safeguard vulnerable groups, who are "frequently the victims of new, odious forms...
The final full week of the basketball regular season is upon us, and while no trophies will be awarded this week, there are still postseason berths to be secured and tournament seedings to consider. Wrestling has already determined its team...
Musicals season is upon us and Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Wilmington kicked it off Feb 14-16 with a production of “Mamma Mia.” The entertainment continues next weekend and beyond. Archmere Academy: “Chicago, high school edition,” Feb. 21-22, Feb. 28-29, 7:30...