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NEW YORK — Exactly one month after Russian forces invaded neighboring Ukraine, religious and diplomatic leaders urged prayer, advocacy and relief for Ukrainians and those who help them. Participants at a media briefing March 24 near the main altar at...
ASTON, Pa. — St. Patrick’s Day was a special one for a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia and one of their members. Sister Jean Clare Rohe, celebrated her 104th birthday, making her the oldest member...
Today’s reflection: “Forgiveness is the most visible sign of the Father’s love, which Jesus sought to reveal by his entire life.” — Pope Francis  From epicpew.com: "Pope Francis issued his apostolic letter Misericordia et Misera (“Mercy and Misery”) at the conclusion...
NEW ORLEANS — Michael Baiamonte took shelter with family members in a closet in their home as the strongest tornado to hit the New Orleans area in five years took direct aim at his neighborhood. “It was crazy,” he told...
Sunday Scripture readings, March 27, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Lent 1) Jos 5:9-12  Psalm 34:2-7 2) 2 Cor 5:17-21  Gospel: Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 God reveals himself as the one who removes shame Shame is an experience we don't often talk about, possibly because...
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Curtis Council is sponsoring a rosary prayer service for the citizens of Ukraine and their families. It will be held March 26 at noon at the Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace on...
Por el Padre Richard Jasper Fastidiado la noche de mi primera confesión. Yo tenía ocho años. ¿Qué pecados podría haber cometido para causar tal reacción? Seguramente ser “malo” con mi hermano y desobedecer a mis padres eran pecados perdonables, ¿verdad? Me río...
CLAYMONT — Archmere’s girls soccer team put some pressure on Middletown when the teams met on March 23 at Coaches Field, but the Cavaliers were able to put up a clean sheet against the Auks in a 3-0 victory. Playing...
WASHINGTON — The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson began with introductory remarks March 21 followed by 13 hours of questioning the next day about her role as a judge and a public defender and her...
Today’s reflection: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? — Luke 15: 4 In this chapter...