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As the leaves begin to change from green to other colors, teams from field hockey, volleyball and soccer enter the final few weeks of their regular seasons. Volleyball, in particular, has some enticing matchups this week, although there are...
Couples in the Diocese of Wilmington set out in the crisp autumn air and bright sunshine Sunday, Oct. 17, to renew their vows at St. Joseph's Church in Middletown. Bishop Koenig celebrated the annual diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass in the...
The following appointments are effective Nov. 1: The Rev. Christopher R. Coffiey is appointed pastor of St. Benedict, Ridgely, Md. The Very Rev. Glenn M. Evers is appointed pastor of St. Joseph, Wilmington. This is in addition to his appointments as...
A number of years ago, a priest friend and classmate of mine, Father Bob, walked the Camino de Santiago.  He followed the path taken by countless pilgrims before him to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, located in northwestern...
CLAYMONT — Archmere’s football team finished a string of four consecutive games against teams with a winning record in perfect fashion, defeating Tower Hill, 26-15, on Oct. 16 at Coaches Field. The game was played in front of a...
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Saint Mark’s used a strong running game, scoring four touchdowns on the ground in a 35-7 win over Concord in a Class 2A District 1 football game on Oct. 16. The Spartans improved to 5-2 with...
WILMINGTON — Padua used a balanced attack from its front line to sweep Newark Charter in a mild volleyball upset on Oct. 15. The Pandas, ranked third in the most recent Delaware Live/302Sports top 10, swept the No. 2...
When I received the invitation to write this piece it included the request to discuss my experience of racism within the church. I immediately began to reflect on the fact that I have received that invitation more over the...
"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,...