By Mark Zimmermann
Catholic Standard
A small army of lobbyists descended on the Maryland General Assembly on March 2, but instead of wearing suits and dresses, they wore polo shirts and khaki pants, a variety of plaid skirts, brightly colored sweaters,...
Two U.S. prelates have recently traded what one called some "strong words" in the media, debating the reception of holy Communion, sexual sin, pastoral outreach to marginalized Catholics and allegations of heresy among church leadership.
At issue is the tension...
“If it is ‘daily bread,’ why do you take it once a year? Take daily what is to profit you daily. Live in such a way that you may deserve to receive it daily. He who does not deserve...
This week belongs exclusively to the high school basketball postseason. Two Catholic high schools remain in pursuit of state championships. The girls will play the quarterfinals Monday night on the campus of the higher seeds, then move to the...
MILLTOWN — Saint Mark’s High School will be hosting a breakfast for first responders on March 30. The Everyday Heroes Breakfast will run from 7:30-9 a.m. and is free of charge to all first responders.
The school said the event...
Q: Why do Orthodox Christians confirm their infants at baptism and also permit babies to receive the Eucharist, and why do Catholics wait? (Deer Park, N.Y.)
A: Thank you for your interesting question! First, it’s not only Orthodox Christians who...
The coaches of Ursuline Academy, Padua Academy and Saint Mark’s High School have selected the 2023 all-Catholic Conference girls basketball team.
First team: Grace Trerotola, junior, Padua; Lauren McDonald, junior, Saint Mark’s; Hannah Kelley, senior, Ursuline; Taylor Brown, eighth grade,...
Ask any teenager anxious about where they'll sit in the cafeteria for lunch. Ask any widow or widower learning to cook for one. Ask a grandparent planning a holiday feast, a parent volunteering to host the team banquet, or...
Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Although I've given up grousing for Lent, I recently found myself complaining to anyone who would listen that life was beginning to feel like the instructions on a bottle of shampoo. Rise. Work and commitments. Repeat.
Weekends...
The 2023 Diocese of Wilmington musical series is “Head over Heels” for Salesianum School's spring musical performance.
If you missed the shows last weekend you still have another chance to see "Head over Heels" March 10-11 at 7:30 p.m., and March 12 at...