VATICAN CITY -- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston struck a determinedly hopeful tone after his long-awaited meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the growing sexual abuse crisis in the United States.
"I myself am filled with hope," he said,...
Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Cycle B
1) Is 50:5-9
Psalm 116:1-6, 8-9
2) Jas 2:14-18
Gospel: Mk 8:27-35
Angry at God
About a week after my wife Mary died of breast cancer, I took her wedding dress out of the closet where she had kept...
Dear Friends,
For nearly 190 years, Catholic schools in our area have been forming and educating students in the Catholic tradition, teaching them to honor the dignity of each human person and encouraging them to grow in the image and...
WASHINGTON -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and has instructed Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore to conduct an investigation into allegations that Bishop Bransfield sexually harassed adults.
Archbishop Christophe...
Barbara Snively and Francis Tafelski share a passion for Catholic school education but differ in how they show that desire.
Snively is principal of Holy Angels School in Newark, with just over 400 students enrolled. She ensures her students receive...
WASHINGTON -- In an effort to bring healing and best serve the Catholic Church, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington announced he plans to meet soon with Pope Francis to discuss the resignation that he submitted three years ago.
The...
UPDATE: With rain in the forecast and Hurricane Florence expected to the south, planners of the Peace in the Park observance at Salisbury City Park have canceled the event.
The area of the park where the event was planned is...
CLAYMONT – Heavy rain forced Monday’s boys soccer game between St. Elizabeth and Archmere to be played at Archmere, where the Auks had the distinction of being the visiting team on their own campus. Not only that, but the...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops' conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
The Vatican made the announcement Sept. 12...
OXFORD, England — Catholic bishops in Africa have voiced concern about a growing number of priests who fail to return home after training or ministering in Europe, in violation of church norms.
“Many priests respect agreements by coming back after...