WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Catholic University of America announced July 30 that it was withdrawing the 2006 honorary degree awarded to then-Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, in light of recent sexual abuse allegations.
This was the first time the university has...
The announcement by Speaker Michael Busch of his intentions to introduce legislation establishing a woman’s “right” to abortion by way of a Maryland Constitutional Amendment on the 2020 ballot should be of great concern to both Maryland lawmakers and...
Speaking at a recent ordination of new priests in Ireland, Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said changes in the today’s culture must lead to changes in the church — particularly as it pertains to young people.
“Change is painful. There is...
The Knights of Columbus will hold its 2018 Supreme Convention in Baltimore. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the 136th annual event from Aug. 7-9 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The Knights last met in the Archdiocese...
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Aug. 2 announcement that Pope Francis had ordered a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church calling the death penalty "inadmissible" was praised by Catholic death penalty opponents in the U.S.
"I am overjoyed and...
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (CNS) -- Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of Lafayette, who is chair of the bishops' child and youth protection committee, said "general prayers and apologies are necessary, but not sufficient" for victims of sexual abuse.
The bishop, writing in...
Catholic Forum, the radio program/podcast produced by the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington, will present a two-part interview with Rev. Roberto Balducelli, the Oblate of Saint Francis de Sales priest, on its Aug. 5 and Aug....
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle B
1) Ex 16:2-4, 12-15
Psalm 78:3-4, 23-25, 54
2) Eph 4:17, 20-24
Gospel: Jn 6:24-35
A question for reflection
Some years ago, I began to lead pilgrimage groups in the Holy Land. I noticed that the local guides urge...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) -- Motivated by the upcoming change on the Supreme Court, the Knights of Columbus is urging its members and all Catholics to join in a novena to pray for the protection of human life in...
Dear Friends in Christ:
It is my sincere hope that you have been able to join in some of the celebrations that have been taking place during our year-long sesquicentennial anniversary. The Diocese of Wilmington is rich in history, and...