Diocese of Wilmington

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
Maryland’s Catholic bishops urge people of faith to act to end racism
- Jun 23, 2020
In the wake of nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality sparked by the killings of African Americans under police custody, the Catholic bishops of Maryland called on people of faith to act to end racism.

By Mark Zimmermann, CNS
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
Distraught, determined Little Sisters of the Poor cope with coronavirus
- Mar 28, 2020
The Department of Health and Social Services late in the evening of March 26 announced the first long-term care facility coronavirus-related death in Delaware and the first outbreak of positive cases in such a facility in the state.

By Joseph P. Owens