The traditional image of vocations, particularly for women, involves sisters taking vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, then going about the work of the congregation. But in the 21st century, the approach to vocations has changed for some religious...
It wasn't too long ago that the fall sports season was starting, and in the first week of November, just football has not yet reached the postseason. And that sport is in its final week of the regular season.
Cross...
Bishop Koenig was the main celebrant Nov. 7 in the Diocese of Wilmington for the St. Martin de Porres Celebration and Mass.
The Mass was celebrated at St. Helena’s Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington.
Music was provided by St. Helenas’s Church...
The coronavirus has put a dent in the normal activities of the diocesan Office for Vocations, but the work of talking about God’s plan for people does not stop. The office has adapted its plans to reach out to...
VATICAN CITY -- Christians must strive for a sincere faith that seeks to serve others rather than to exploit the weakest for personal gain, Pope Francis said.
Addressing pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square Nov. 7 for his Sunday Angelus...
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Stage productions were among the casualties of the coronavirus pandemic, and St. Edmond’s Academy in north Wilmington is participating in a national initiative to help bring the theater back to prominence.
“All Together Now!” is a musical...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian member of the U.S.-based Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, to be secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State.
The appointment, which includes overseeing departments as diverse as...
RED LION — Red Lion had battled back to tie Ursuline at a set each in the teams’ second-round matchup Nov. 5 in the DIAA state volleyball tournament, and in the third set, the homestanding Lions had overcome a...
Saint Mark’s soccer leads the Catholic schools into the DIAA soccer and field hockey tournaments, whose brackets were released Nov. 5. The Spartans are the top seed in the 12-team Division II field and have earned a first-round bye.
Saint...
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Chris Albero completed nine passes in 15 attempts for 159 yards and three touchdowns as Archmere football remained undefeated with a 45-0 win over Brandywine on Nov. 4.
The Auks jumped out to a 14-0 lead in...