The Diocese of Wilmington’s Ministry for Black Catholics will hold its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 to mark the end of slavery in the United States.
The day will be marked with a talk, music, prayer and a...
VATICAN CITY -- Every papal diplomat around the world must let people know that the Catholic Church is always on the side of the marginalized and is ready to face everything "out of love," Pope Leo XIV said.
"I count...
The last of the Catholic high school graduations wrapped up in the Diocese of Wilmington.
Salesianum School graduated at the school May 30 on its Wilmington campus.
St. Elizabeth High School grduated at the school June 2.
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BALTIMORE -- Maryland's bishops released a pastoral letter on artificial intelligence June 5, urging Catholics to harness the use of emerging technologies while always putting "human dignity" at the forefront.
The bishops tied the release to the feast of Pentecost,...
ASTON, Pa. – Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 75 years, died June 10 in Assisi House. She was 95.
Sister Francis Anita, a Philadelphia native, ministered primarily in education...
The New York Senate has voted to legalize medically assisted suicide, a move that one Catholic bioethicist told OSV News marked "a dark day" for the state's residents, and the act will now head to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
State...
The Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, and several of its foreign-born priests are hoping proposed legislation will resolve their lawsuit regarding religious worker visas.
Their case highlights the perfect storm created by the nation's shifting immigration policies and the U.S....
The U.S. Catholic bishops' latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline -- but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding key aspects of bishops' safe...
VATICAN CITY -- In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would "open borders, break down walls" and dissolve hatred so everyone can live...
Since his election to the chair of St. Peter one month ago, Pope Leo XIV has made efforts to learn the lay of the land in the world's smallest state.
Those who have had the chance to know and observe...