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"What can our parishes do to combat the sins of racism in the geographical boundaries of our community?" This is a question I am frequently asked when I travel the nation to speak on the topics of racial justice...
Psalm 30 tells us a great deal about morning: "At dusk weeping comes for the night; but at dawn there is rejoicing." Everybody loves a baby, and in truth, every morning is like a little birth. Granted, to the insomniac,...
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. court of appeals again reinstated the Texas abortion law Oct. 14, refusing a request from the U.S. Department of Justice to allow a lower court ruling blocking enforcement of the Texas law to stand. The state...
WILMINGTON — It was Senior Night at Abessinio Stadium, and for Salesianum’s soccer team, the seniors did most of the damage in a 5-1 victory over Archmere on Oct. 14. The Sals remained undefeated against in-state competition this season. The...
Experiencing COVID-19 these days brings to mind the scene in "Ben-Hur" when the lepers are proclaiming themselves "Unclean! Unclean!" People compare COVID-19 to the flu, which in many cases is pretty accurate, but people don't react as if you've had...
WILMINGTON — Saint Mark’s High School will hold two events to honor veterans and their families on Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11. The first is a breakfast for veterans. They and active military members and their families from alumni,...
The Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Schools Office is requiring that all school personnel and volunteers in parish and diocesan PreK-12 schools be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing beginning Nov. 1. Diocesan schools Superintendent Lou De Angelo spelled...
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will have an audience with Pope Francis Oct. 29, the day before the G20 Leaders' Summit starts in Rome, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Oct. 14. "They will...
"Mommy, I don't feel good." Heart sinks. Grab the thermometer. Say a quick prayer it isn't COVID-19. Call the pediatrician and see if we can get an early morning appointment. Thank the Lord it's just strep throat. Just. And then, a...
WASHINGTON — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Oct. 12 that “no one should be forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if it would violate the sanctity of his or her conscience.” Some...