Imagine the countless moments the Virgin Mary experienced during the months between the Annunciation and the Nativity -- that special, private time that she and Jesus shared while he was growing in utero.
St. Joseph was privileged as an intimate...
The 19th-century English poet Christina Rossetti had never heard of COVID-19, climate change or many of the woes that beset us in the bleak midwinter of 2020.
Yet, in her poem, "In the Bleak Midwinter," she paints a Christmas scene...
The football regular season has ended, so every game involving a Catholic high school this week is part of a state tournament. Joining those who were on this list last week is Archmere. The Auks completed an undefeated regular...
The DIAA cross country state championship meet on Dec. 5 looked a bit different than in past years, with waves of runners leaving the starting line instead of one group of athletes. But when the girls’ races had ended,...
CLAYMONT — A late-starting offense was no problem for Archmere’s football team on Dec. 5, as the Auks turned a 14-6 lead after three quarters into a comfortable win with three fourth-quarter touchdowns. The Auks defeated Conrad, 35-6, and...
CLAYMONT — Bella Dell’Oso had a goal and an assist to lead Archmere to a 2-1 win over Indian River in the quarterfinal round of the DIAA Division II field hockey state tournament on Dec. 5 at Archmere. The...
BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- As the Christmas approaches, Franciscan Father Rami Asakrieh of St. Catherine Parish said he has been overwhelmed with requests for help -- people have been out of work and with no income for almost nine...
WILMINGTON — The third-seeded Padua Pandas used a balanced attack and strong service game to defeat No. 14 Ursuline, 3-0, in the second round of the DIAA volleyball state tournament. Set scores were 25-17, 25-19, and 25-22.
The Pandas were able...
WILMINGTON — Saint Mark’s came into the second round of the DIAA volleyball tournament undefeated and the top seed among the 24 title hopefuls. They left that way as well, but the 17th-seeded Archmere Auks gave the Spartans a...
I usually look unfavorably at anyone who lays guilt trips on me that are a form of covert force that goes against the grain of my freedom.
Presently I am experiencing one such holiday guilt trip.
Advertisements are urging me to...