DOVER – The rainstorms that swept across Delaware on the afternoon of May 23 threw some uncertainty into the status of the DIAA state girls lacrosse championship match scheduled for that evening. The skies cleared, and the only thing...
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Cycle C
1) Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8
2) Rv 21:10-14, 22-23
Gospel: Jn 14:23-29
How far away is God?
How distant is God? Looking up at the night sky, the answer might seem to be "infinitely."
But today's Scripture readings...
VATICAN CITY — To fight a throwaway culture that pressures women to view abortion as the only alternative to a difficult pregnancy, the Catholic Church must be ready to assist, accompany and care for expectant mothers and their families,...
RICHMOND, Calif. — Eight years ago, “Game of Thrones” began on HBO and the worlds of water-cooler conversations, fire-breathing dragons and social media haven’t been the same since. To say it’s been a wild ride is the least of...
WASHINGTON — At the start of his senior year at The Catholic University of America last fall, Tim Jones never thought he’d be joining a crash course on nuclear weapons policy within days of his May 18 graduation.
What Jones,...
Catholic Youth Ministry honored a large group of students and adults for their exemplary work in youth ministry at its annual recognition dinner. It was held May 16 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
Hummy Pennell of St. Helena...
Ten members of religious orders celebrated jubilee years in the Diocese of Wilmington.
70 Years Professed
Sr. Eleanor Horneman, OSF
Eleanor Horneman, born in Baltimore, entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in 1946. She served as an educator and...
CLAYMONT – Archmere lost the opening faceoff of its boys lacrosse first-round DIAA tournament game on May 22 against Smyrna, leading to two chances for the Eagles in the opening minute of play. Auks goalkeeper Vaughn DiBattista made both...
The St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Wilmington honored its chaplain, Father Leonard Klein, at its annual award dinner May 19 at Wilmington Country Club.
The society of legal professionals marked its 31th anniversary.
Father Klein is the rector...
WASHINGTON -- During his installation ceremony as the new archbishop of Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory acknowledged the struggles that have recently impacted the Catholic Church and urged Catholic leaders and laity not to lose faith.
"We stand at a...