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MANCHESTER, England -- Burglars have stolen a set of golden rosary beads that once belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots. The beads are said to have been carried by Mary, the Catholic first cousin once removed of the Protestant Queen...
Salesianum School successfully defended its spring track and field state championship with a solid performance May 21-11 at Dover High School. The Sals finished with 160 points, which was 62 better than runner-up Smyrna. The Sals, who normally score in...
Saint Mark’s High School captured its fourth state championship in girls outdoor track and field, but its first since 1992, at the DIAA meet May 21-22 at Dover High School. The Spartans won three individual events as part of...
WASHINGTON -- It's "a fair question," said Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, to ask whether U.S. bishops "are cherry-picking" from among several evils confronting society by "focusing on abortion" in relation to whether Catholic politicians who...
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association has been a busy agency lately, with state tournaments in its busiest season running concurrently in all sports. Track and field was settled over the weekend, and this week, champions will be crowned in...
MEXICO CITY -- Nicaraguan Catholic leaders have decried a series of repressive acts that targeted parties and individuals linked with the opposition ahead of November elections. The churchmen also called for unity as the opposition to the increasingly tyrannical President...
VATICAN CITY  -- The Holy Spirit's gift of comfort and solace is meant to unite all men and women and not take sides with any ideology, Pope Francis said on Pentecost. Celebrating Mass May 23 at the main altar in...
Although the secular world has appropriated the concept of retreats for management teams, sales forces and various boards, the original use of the term "retreat" is religious in nature. In short, it is a time to step back from...
WILMINGTON — The second-seeded Salesianum lacrosse team punched its ticket to the DIAA lacrosse state tournament semifinals with a 19-3 win over No. 7 Tower Hill on May 22nd at Abessinio Stadium. The Sals scored early as Matt Riley won...
CLAYMONT — Third-seeded Archmere used a strong first half to defeat sixth-seeded Caesar Rodney, 18-6, in the quarterfinal round of the DIAA boys lacrosse state tournament on May 22 in Claymont. The Auks outscored the Riders, 11-1, in the first...