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"In my old age 'angels,' as I call them, have come to me," a 95-year-old woman named Erminia told Pope Francis during his March 2015 visit to Naples, Italy. Her angels included "young and not-so-young people," she explained. They...
With the remnants of Hurrican Dorian in the rear-view mirror, the Catholic soccer and football teams can look forward to a nice week to be outside. The football schedule, in particular, has a pair of intriguing games on tap,...
Some of the field hockey and volleyball teams got started last week, but everyone is scheduled to suit up in the first full week of sports. Eyes will be on Bear for a prime-time field hockey battle between Padua...
CLAYMONT — Matt DiGregorio had a big day on both sides of the ball, including two touchdowns, to lead the Archmere Auks past Mount Pleasant, 20-10, on Sept. 7. It was the football opener for both teams. Mount picked up a...
WILMINGTON — Top-ranked Ursuline used strong defense and an outstanding service game to defeat Indian River, 3-0, on Sept. 7. The set scores were 25-17, 25-18, and 25-11. The Raiders got 12 aces, with Sydney Davis leading the way with...
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar -- In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature. The crisis facing the island nation in the...
MILLTOWN – Senior standout Savannah Seemans had 19 kills and 12 digs as Saint Mark's overwhelmed St. Georges, 3-0, in nonconference volleyball Sept. 6. Set scores were 25-11, 25-9 and 25-6. It was a successful start to the Spartans'...
GREENVILLE – Salesianum, the second-ranked team in Division I football by 302Sports.com, used a solid ground game and a perfect passing night from junior quarterback Dylan Mooney in a 42-0 shutout of No. 7 William Penn on Sept. 6...
MILLTOWN – Saint Mark’s used a multi-pronged running attack to open up a 28-0 lead on the way to a 34-7 win over Conrad in the teams’ season opener at the Graveyard on Sept. 6. Sophomore running back Jeremiah...
The Diocesan Vocations Guild (DVG) of the Diocese of Wilmington is inviting parishioners to give the gift of prayer to their parish or religious order priest this Priesthood Sunday, Sept. 29. Delaware and Eastern Shore of Maryland Catholics are urged...