The list of events postponed or otherwise affected by the coronavirus-forced shutdown is a long one, and for some organizations, but some organizations are trying to blunt the negative by adapting to the current reality. That is the case...
By Sister Constance Veit
Little Sisters of the Poor
We Little Sisters of the Poor would like to thank everyone who has reached out with offers of donations and the support of their prayers. We cannot adequately express how grateful we...
No public Masses are being celebrated in the Diocese of Wilmington as part of the effort to fight the spread of coronavirus. The Dialog has been providing Sunday homilies prepared by priests of the diocese. This one for Palm...
A group of Delawareans, many of whom have never met in person, has banded together to help out the beleaguered healthcare industry during a trying period.
Nearly 2,000 people joined the Facebook group Help for Healthcare Workers Delaware in fewer...
Part legend, part reality, St. Winifred was a member of Welsh royalty who lived in Holywell, Wales during the seventh century. However her life story didn't become popular until the 12th century in England.
As the story goes, Winifred was...
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed one of the most ballyhooed community events of the year in Wilmington as organizers of St. Anthony's Italian Festival have decided to cancel this year's celebration.
This year's celebration of culture, food and fun was...
As local healthcare providers continue to anticipate a "surge" in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in our region, a local organization called Donate Delaware is helping collect donations of PPE and other supplies for Saint Francis Healthcare and the Wilmington VA...
Father Hilary Rodgers loved being around people, loved taking part in the liturgy and was honored to be a priest.
“He would always say ‘I’m thrilled to be a priest,’” said his friend, Father Charles Dillingham, pastor of St. Mary...
Sunday Scripture readings, April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
1) Is 50:4-7
Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24
2) Phil 2:6-11
Gospel: Mt 26:14 -- 27:66 or 27:11-54
Holy Week is meant to change us
On this Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, we...
Most days for students in this age of social distancing involve a laptop with each other’s images in little boxes on the monitor. But one teacher at Ursuline Academy is trying to inject a little variety into the at-home...