Delaware Archives

Knights of Columbus sues beach town over ban on Nativity scene

Jun 26, 2020

A Catholic fraternal organization is suing a popular Delaware beach resort in federal court over its decision to end a decadeslong practice of allowing the display of a Christmas Nativity scene on public property.

By Randall Chase

Delaware governor backs off restrictions on church services

Jun 4, 2020

Democratic Gov. John Carney of Delaware is backing off restrictions he imposed on church worship to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the face of a federal lawsuit challenging those restrictions as unconstitutional.

By Randall Chase

Federal judge weighs Delaware coronavirus restrictions on churches, including ban on Communion

May 29, 2020

A federal judge is weighing whether to issue a restraining order to prohibit Delaware’s governor from imposing limitations on worship services because of the coronavirus.

By Randall Chase

After 11 deaths at residence, Little Sisters report signs of improvement

Apr 14, 2020

As the nation and much of the world wait for a drop in the harm and disruption caused by the novel coronavirus, the sisters, staff and residents of Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware, are dealing with the devastating impact of the disease while also helping some residents recover.

By Joseph P. Owens

Even in perfect weather, sports fields are quiet because of pandemic

Apr 5, 2020

On a beautiful sunny spring afternoon in late March, the setting on the softball diamond at Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware, was just about perfect. But the Auks’ softball team would not be taking the field that afternoon or any other for the foreseeable future.

By Mike Lang

Retired Delaware priest dies from COVID-19, underlying illnesses

Apr 4, 2020

Father Hilary Rodgers, 75, a retired Diocese of Wilmington priest who lived at Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware, died April 1 as a result of COVID-19 and underlying illnesses, said the Little Sisters of the Poor, who operate the facility.

By Joseph P. Owens