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WILMINGTON — The sun reflected off the field turf at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, but that didn’t seem to matter to the dozens of youngsters sweating their way through a Friday morning. When you’re working on controlling a...
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will host a Community Wellness Health Fair in the parking lot of their 4th Street and Greenhill Ave. location on July 7  from 4:30-7 pm. This event is free and open to...
Here's an answer that should show up on Catholic Jeopardy: "Eight minutes." The question is: "What does Pope Francis think the ideal length of a homily should be?" This pope, who has not been afraid to weigh in on controversial...
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Worcester Bishop Robert J. McManus has informed Nativity School of Worcester that it may no longer identify itself as a Catholic school following months of private and public discussion on the flying of Black Lives Matter...
OWO, Nigeria-- Father Andrew Adeniyi Abayomi was in the sacristy of St. Francis Xavier Church after Mass when parishioners began running in different directions. "I stood there in shock, wondering what was going on, when someone ran to me, yelling,...
On July 9, 2019, my parents celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary, and my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I was in Washington, nearing the end of my internship with Catholic News Service. After dinner, I got a call from my...
So many significant moments in my spiritual life are tied to sights, smells, sounds and emotions felt on a pilgrimage: The deep sigh after walking all the way up from the train stop to the Basilica of St. Francis...
By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Pastoral formation is often seen as on-the-job training for future priests. But it’s much more than that and continues to evolve, according to Sulpician Father Phillip Brown, president-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park,...
RIDGELY – Bluegrass fans enjoyed good food, perfect weather and great bluegrass music at St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish’s spring festival Saturday, June 4. Organizers said they were pleased with the results of the fundraiser. Parish pastor the Rev. Christopher...
Sunday Scripture readings, June 19, 2022: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 1) Gn 14:18-20  Psalm 110:1-4 2) 1 Cor 11:23-26  Gospel: Lk 9:11-17 Today we celebrate the gift of God in holy Communion If you were a...