CLAYMONT — Archmere Academy is a familiar place to Dan Hickey, who is in the early days of his third stretch at the Claymont school. His first stint at Archmere was as a student in the late 1980s. He returned as a young professional to lead the admissions office, and now he has moved up […] The post Archmere Academy alum Dan Hickey has the experience at every level for role of headmaster: ‘It’s a…
Scripture readings for Aug. 23, 2026, Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23 Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 Rom 11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20 Hassled for a sign, I imagine worn out, Jesus turns to his disciples. As if it’s something of a pop quiz, frustrated he asks them, “But who do you say that I am?” […] The post Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: Peter was given the gift of faith, but so are we…
WILMINGTON — The new principal of Ursuline Academy’s Upper School won’t have to learn too many names. The biggest change — other than overseeing the all-girls high school — is moving into a new office at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Franklin Street. Erin Prada was appointed the principal after eight years at Ursuline. […] The post New Upper School principal Erin Prada says opportunities…
Dozens of clergy from the Archdiocese of Bogotá embarked on a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake. According to the archdiocese, a group of 80 priests and deacons, led by Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio of Bogotá, as well as his auxiliary bishops, left by bus Aug. 18 […] The post Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to…
WILMINGTON — Judy White was a two-hour car ride away when she got the call from one of her teachers at St. Anthony of Padua School early in the morning on April 23. The teacher, Jennifer Cripps, was the first one inside that morning, and when she walked in, something wasn’t right. “She called me […] The post Soggy finish ends with help from friends of St. Anthony of Padua school: ‘We were lucky…
With a new school year on the horizon, OSV News asked John DeJak, director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Catholic Education, to provide an overview of Catholic education in America. As a former teacher and administrator who has served in both diocesan and independent schools since the late 1990s, DeJak is […] The post USCCB’s education director John DeJak reflects on…
Although schools were closed to students, and the thoughts of many were focused on sandy destinations, the athletics office at Catholic Youth Ministry was busy with the business of fall sports as the summer progressed. Don Tees, who directs the office, kept as close an eye as possible on three computer monitors on his desk. […] The post CYM athletes work to get in shape during preseason; More than…
WILMINGTON – It’s been a busy August for Patricia Scott, who started in her role as Padua Academy’s first president earlier this month. She has ideas for the all-girls high school in Wilmington since arriving at Padua after five years in the same role at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, Pa. While at Carroll, […] The post Patricia Scott, Padua Academy’s first president, is no stranger to…
Pope Leo XIV and the bishops of Poland and Hungary mourned the loss of several pilgrims who died in a bus crash as they were returning home from Medjugorje. According to Vatican News, Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent condolences Aug. 18 on the pope’s behalf to Polish Archbishop Adam Szal of Przemysl and Bishop Jan Franciszek […] The post Pope, bishops mourn death of a dozen Polish pilgrims returning…
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities. NAME: Gerri Irish HOME: Galena, Maryland PARISH: St. Dennis What is the most important part about your spirituality? “My relationship […] The post One of Us: Gerri Irish continues…
