To commemorate the 800th Anniversary of Christmas at Greccio, and for the plenary indulgence granted by Pope Francis for pilgrimage in its observance through Feb. 2, 2024, the faithful are invited to visit the Franciscan presence in Wilmington:
Sacred...
VATICAN CITY -- Like God's decision to be born in a manger tucked away from the world, good deeds done in silence can express God's love wherever they are performed, Pope Francis said.
Delivering his Christmas greeting to Vatican employees...
WILMINGTON — Matt Cross has taught at Padua Academy for going on 24 years, so he must have been quite the student himself in high school in his native Rochester, N.Y.
Or maybe not.
“I was not a good student in...
On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, hear Bishop William Koenig’s Christmas Message for 2023.
We'll also have a report from Vatican radio on the Holy Father’s recent request for prayers for the war-torn...
Scripture readings for Dec. 24, 2023, Fourth Sunday of Advent
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38
Believe the unbelievable, embrace the mystery
Do you hear it?
If there is one message the world needs...
MIDDLETOWN — Salesianum forced overtime with a three-point shot at the end of regulation, then took control in the extra session on the way to a 74-71 win at Appoquinimink on Dec. 20. The Sals ended a two-game losing...
People who have looked closely as their order was passed to them through a drive-in window may have noticed a sticker or sign announcing the location serving them is a franchise of a national, or even international, brand.
Until now,...
VATICAN CITY -- Exchanging Christmas gifts and organizing holiday parties are all well and good, but Christians should contemplate the scene of Jesus' birth to recover what is truly important during the Christmas season, Pope Francis said.
At his weekly...
MILLTOWN — Conrad and Saint Mark’s got involved in a track meet when their girls basketball teams met on Dec. 19, and when clock hit all zeroes, the Spartans had crossed the finish line in front. Saint Mark's went...
VATICAN CITY -- The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's declaration on informally blessing same-sex couples or other non-married couples is a reminder that the Catholic Church and its pastors never close the door on people seeking God's...