VATICAN CITY -- Religious movements within the Catholic Church must advocate for peace and unity in the world at large and within their communities, Pope Francis said.
"After two millennia of Christianity, indeed the yearning for unity continues to take...
Bishop Koenig made his annual visit to Mount Aviat Academy in Childs, Md., Dec. 6 and celebrated Mass with students.
His visit included some time with one of the newest additions to the school curriculum.
Students joined the bishop for the...
We have two special guests on this week’s Catholic Forum.
First, we talk to Michael Foley, the famed author of international bestseller “Drinking with the Saints,” about his book, “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained.” In this...
Kelli Donovan remembers having to wait for her grandmother to get herself ready before she and her younger brother were allowed to see if Santa made it to their family home as they were growing up.
She also remembers her...
By Paul Henderson
St. Edmond parishioner
In 2021, at the invitation of Pope Francis, the Diocese of Wilmington joined other dioceses throughout the Catholic church to talk about how we can journey together as vibrant communities of faith for all people....
The Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, located just 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ, is confronting significant challenges amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip 45 miles away.
The hospital, the premier maternity hospital...
"Pick 1," directs a guide printed in the parish bulletin of St. Joseph Church in York, Pennsylvania. The command in the graphic is listed twice, over two columns: The first lists Mass times for the fourth Sunday of Advent,...
Sunday Scripture readings for Dec. 10, 2023, Second Sunday of Advent
Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8
In our impatient society, Advent reminds us to slow down and wait
If nothing else, Advent should remind us of...
PIKE CREEK — Saint Mark’s took advantage of turnovers and an ability to score in spurts to post an 80-73 victory over Dickinson on Dec. 5 in the boys’ basketball opener for both teams.
The Rams opened with a 5-0...
WILMINGTON — Although he experienced these atrocities nearly 80 years ago, Jan Rocek was able to describe in some detail the experience of himself and his family at the hands of the Nazi party during World War II. Rocek,...