WASHINGTON -- A beloved NBA superstar who got his start on the Georgetown University courts died Sept. 30. Dikembe Mutombo, class of 1991, passed away at age 58 from brain cancer.
An All-American on the men's basketball team at Georgetown...
Since Hamas' attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023, and the immediate start of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has provided daily spiritual solace to Gaza Strip's only Catholic parish.
The parish's priests, women religious and congregation and some 500 people...
At the first and only debate Oct. 1 between Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, the vice presidential nominees of their respective parties, the candidates sparred with each other on topics including abortion, immigration, gun policy...
CLAYMONT – Archmere's field hockey team tied Wilmington Charter late in regulation on Oct. 2 on a skilled backhanded shot, then got the win midway through the second overtime with more stick-handling wizardry, earning a 3-2 win. It was...
Three parishioners from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Brandywine Hundred are approaching the diocesan Eucharistic Congress, which is set for Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Md., from individual perspectives, but each sees it as an opportunity to more...
The Eucharistic Congress in Ocean City, Md., is an occasion for Catholics from across the Diocese of Wilmington to gather, and the uniqueness of the event called for a choir to match.
The call went out, and talent from two...
As the Diocese of Wilmington faithful prepare for the Eucharistic Congress Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Md., many are also looking forward to the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the late tech-savvy teen who loved the Eucharist.
Two confirmed...
This is the big weekend – have you signed up for the Eucharistic Congress on Oct. 5 in Ocean City, Md. yet? You still have time. Registration information is below. And there area lots of other opportunities to enjoy...
As the Israel-Hamas war expands to include attacks in Lebanon -- where the Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah is based -- OSV News interviewed Michel Constantin, regional director for the CNEWA-Pontifical Mission.
The Pontifical Mission was founded as the Pontifical Mission...
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — As temperatures cool and the leaves change color, the Seton Center, a multipurpose center in Princess Anne, Md., operated by Catholic Charities, remains busy with activities throughout October.
Events at the center include visits from the...