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PHILADELPHIA -- As fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to mount, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the U.S. have called for a three-day prayer vigil "for peace and the conversion of the hearts of those who preach...
Deacon Robert Cousar was recognized by the parishioners and staff at St. Joseph’s on French street in Wilmington for 20 years of service to the parish. The milestone was in November, but celebrated last month due to a pandemic-related delay. The...
VATICAN CITY -- A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said. Disciples "know how to question themselves, how to humbly seek God every day," the pope said Feb. 13 during his...
The last full week of basketball in Delaware includes two big rematches, plus a few teams looking to improve their standing heading into the state tournament. On the girls’ side, Ursuline visits St. Elizabeth on Wednesday, and the Vikings will...
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — After suffering a heartbreaking overtime loss the night before against Salesianum, the last thing the Spartans needed was another close call when they met Brandywine for a matinee on Feb. 12. That, however, is exactly what...
WILMINGTON — Saint Mark’s girls basketball team put some space between themselves and Delcastle in the second quarter, held steady in the third and pulled away for a 55-35 victory on Feb. 11. The Cougars, playing a run-and-gun style, jumped...
With the pandemic and all, it’s been quite some time since the Dashing Dialog Diner has made an appearance, either at an eatery or in the Dialog. So we decided the annual creampuff gorge fest by way of the Oblate...
Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God," is, perhaps, one of the most wonderful, yet personal and daunting of the beatitudes. Jesus' promise is awesome: The clean of heart (sometimes translated as the "pure"...
"Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God" (Mt 5:8). I, like many of my more distractible friends, have often had the experience of looking for something -- a pen, perhaps, or a pair of sunglasses --...
CINCINNATI -- With anticipation building for the Super Bowl, Cincinnati Bengals fans are preparing to cheer and pray for their team at the big game Feb. 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. Count Father Tom Wray, Catholic chaplain for the...