In the wake of recent headlines about the bruising cuts made to federal funding of various Catholic ministries, Pope Francis' words from his 2013 encyclical "Evangelii Gaudium" seem timely and worth pondering: "I prefer a Church which is bruised,...
WILMINGTON — The St. Elizabeth boys basketball team closed its regular season on a positive note, building a big lead before taking a 69-59 win over Caravel on Feb. 19 at the St. E Center. The Vikings improved to...
As Pope Francis continues to recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Catholics in the pope's Diocese of Rome and around the world joined in prayer for his health.
In a statement on the diocesan website posted Feb. 19, Cardinal Baldassare Reina,...
Ulster Project Delaware is returning to the First State this summer, and the organization is currently seeking host families for the teenagers who will be visiting from Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
Amanda Finn, the executive director of Ulster Project Delaware, said...
Lent begins in less than two weeks, and with Lent comes the very popular parish fish frys. Go to one, go to a few, take the family -- but be sure not to miss these delicious opportunities to support...
WILMINGTON — Brian O’Neill, the Salesianum School graduate who has become a mainstay at right tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League, was named the state’s John J. Brady Athlete of the Year for 2024. The...
Scripture readings for Feb. 23, 2025, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 1 Cor 15:45-49 Lk 6:27-38
Even if I've not always heeded it, it's advice I've never forgotten. Strange...
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Around the world euthanasia and assisted suicide present a growing threat to the sanctity of human life. Many nations face increasing pressure to allow physicians to participate in the killing of their patients. Assisted suicide and euthanasia...
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Catholic Treasures album, we talk with the founder and leader of the Saint John Institute, Father Nathan Cromly, about his new book, "Coached by...
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are called to prayer, reflection, and acts of sacrifice that bring us closer to Christ. This is a time to deepen our faith, renew our...