NEW ORLEANS -- After the winds from Hurricane Ida peeled off the roof of the seven-story apartment building in Metairie, Louisiana, Aug. 29, St. Francis Xavier Church -- across the street from the apartment building -- was transformed into...
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Cardinal Raymond L. Burke thanked health care workers as well as people who have been praying for him as he continues his recovery from COVID-19.
In an Aug. 28 letter posted on his website, he said...
VATICAN CITY -- Complaining is a poison that causes anger, resentment and sadness, and closes one's heart to God, Pope Francis said.
"Let us ask in prayer for the grace not to waste time polluting the world with complaints, because...
Father Philip Patrick Sheekey died in the early hours of Saturday, Aug.28, 2021. Father was born Oct.7, 1937 in Philadelphia. He received his early education at Saint Monica’s Grade School and Southeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He attended...
A new era is dawning at Ss. Peter and Paul High School in Easton, Md., as classes begin in a brand-new building near the parish church. In addition to new academic facilities and opportunities, the Sabres’ sports teams are...
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — From the outside, Immaculate Heart of Mary School won’t look any different than it has for years. There have been some changes over the summer, however, to keep the building inviting and up to date.
“They’re not...
The following St. Monica notice was sent out Aug. 28 by Father Joseph W. McQuaide, chancellor of the Diocese of Wilmington:
This is to inform you that the Reverend Philip P. Sheekey passed away early this morning, August 28, 2021.
Father Sheekey, 83,...
If you’ve ever traveled with a tour group for 10 days, it’s interesting to watch the group with its luggage. Luggage comes in all shapes and sizes, usually on wheels, along with backpacks, duffle bags, etc. Some travelers have...
When the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Wilmington issued its COVID-19 protocols in mid-August for schools in Delaware and Maryland, it noted that changing circumstances “may require Catholic schools to pivot” on short notice. That is exactly...
CLEVELAND -- A national eviction moratorium that protected millions of Americans who have fallen behind on rent payments is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled.
In a 6-3 opinion announced late Aug. 26, the court's conservative majority agreed with a...