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CLAYMONT — Archmere built a big first-quarter lead, then withstood a few comeback attempts to earn a 46-33 win over Tatnall in girls basketball on Dec. 10 at Moglia Fieldhouse. The Auks scored off the opening tip, with Bridget Malloy...
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities. NAME: Elena Sangemino School: Padua Academy Parish: St....
Scripture readings for Dec. 15, 2024, Third Sunday in Advent Zep 3:14-18a  Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6  Phil 4:4-7  Lk 3:10-18 The point is summed up in what Josef Pieper wrote once, that "we are not the forgers of our own felicity." Of...
The suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson hails from a prominent Maryland family whose matriarch was a strong supporter of Jesuit education. Luigi Mangione was arrested Dec. 9 at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after the...
On this Catholic Forum podcast, after a news update from the pages of The Dialog and a beautiful Advent song from Beth Neilsen Chapman's "Hymns" CD, we talk with author and teacher, Steffani Aquila, about her new book, "Festive Faith: Catholic...
While many teams got their winter seasons started last week, a few have their debuts this week. A relatively light week in boys basketball (until Saturday) includes the opener for Archmere; the girls have a busy Tuesday before slowing...
I'm old enough to remember reading "Highlights Magazine" in the waiting room at the doctor's office. My favorite feature was the "Hidden Pictures" puzzle. The task was to find a number of small images that had been hidden within...
Bishop Koenig led a large group of parishioners and well-wishers Dec. 7 at Mass marking the 175th anniversary of Immaculate Conception parish in Elkton, Md. Pastor Father Rich Jasper and Father James Gebhart, associate pastor, joined other priests including those...
The Catholic Health Association of the United States said the national organization, along with the Catholic health community, is "shocked and grieved" by the public killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at the hands of a masked gunman. The 50-year-old...
VATICAN CITY -- Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok said he hopes the characteristics that make him unique in the College of Cardinals will benefit the Catholic Church and the Ukrainian people. On the eve of receiving his red hat from Pope Francis...