WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic that has impacted the health and economy of the nation particularly dealt a blow to Catholic higher education, from the large universities with hefty endowments to smaller liberal arts schools.
Two articles posted online May...
LOS ANGELES — A blue-ribbon panel of Catholic doctors from some of the nation’s top research hospitals and universities said churches should be able to reopen “as safely as other essential services,” after being shut down for more than...
WASHINGTON — Long before graduation ceremonies are over, college administrators usually have an eye on the upcoming fall semester. And this year, even with virtual commencement ceremonies, the look to the next academic year is inevitable.
Except this year is...
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has merged the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska, and the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, and erected the new ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau.
He also has appointed Juneau Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario to head the...
ASTON, Pa. — Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, who ministered in the Diocese of Wilmington for four years, died May 18 in Assisi House. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 48...
Public Masses may resume with social-distancing guidelines in the Maryland portion of the Diocese of Wilmington beginning May 25 as the state has begun to ease coronavirus restrictions on public gatherings.
In Delaware, no date has been set for resumption...
VATICAN CITY -- Almost 10 weeks after St. Peter's Basilica was closed to the public in cooperation with Italy's COVID-19 lockdown measures, the faithful and tourists were allowed back in May 18.
Pope Francis celebrated Mass at 7 a.m. at...
CLEVELAND -- Catholic leaders expressed deep reservations about a new $3 trillion tax cut and spending bill in response to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic that would restrict support for Catholic school students.
Unveiled May 12 by...
Some days, the losses we have sustained from the COVID-19 pandemic seem almost too great to comprehend.
So many families and friends are mourning the passing of loved ones fallen during the pandemic. Once-fruitful jobs are gone. Businesses that we...
I have been honored to serve the local Catholic community as a Catholic cemetery employee for 43 years. I have spent most of my life in serving the dead and the families that are left behind. I am truly...