“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: Cadesh Odou
Parish: Holy Family...
A contested Washington state law that would require priests to violate the seal of confession to report abuse "represents an egregious violation of the free exercise clause of the First Amendment," Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, who...
VATICAN CITY -- Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
On July 3, Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of St. Louis and Cardinal Frank Leo of...
The United States gave a clear message of support for Tibet's efforts to protect its religious tradition at the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration July 6. The Dalai Lama's long history as Tibet's leader-in-exile has resulted in multiple visits...
Father William Matthew Hazzard, 87, of Wilmington, Delaware died Sunday, July 6.
Father Hazzard was born in Wilmington on November 13, 1937, a son of the late John Patrick and Katherine (Kindbeiter) Hazzard. He received his early education at Saint...
Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children...
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on July 4 signed a reconciliation bill enacting much of his legislative agenda on taxes and immigration during an Independence Day ceremony at the White House.
"Our country has had so much to celebrate this...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House on July 3 approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would enact key provisions of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda on taxes and immigration, meaning the legislation will reach the president's desk for...
Father James D. Bagnato, O.Praem., died Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1950, the son of the late James and Virginia (Reighn) Bagnato.
Father Bagnato attended grammar school at Annunciation Parish in South Philadelphia and graduated...
Father William M. Hazzard, a retired priest of the Diocese of Wilmington, died unexpectedly July 6. He was 87.
Father Hazzard was a priest of the diocese since 1963. He was a longtime liturgical assistant, celebrating Mass and helping with...