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Salesians Launch Mission Office in Nigeria to Support Street Children, Vulnerable Youths

He said the congregation’s mission is to ensure that as many young Nigerians as possible receive care, employment opportunities, and support. “Our mission is to make sure that every youth in Nigeria is employed, is cared for, and that no youth is on the …

Sallies and a little artificial rain on the Cape golf parade

Beating the Salesianum School golf team is a tall order, even if it’s a home match at Rehoboth Beach Country Club. The Wilmington Catholic prep school enrolls more than 900 boys from four states. Many of them golf at private clubs in the area. Head coach …

High school baseball: Southern Section playoff pairings

SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS (Game at 3:15 p.m. unless noted) TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE FIRST ROUND DIVISION 1 Pool A Maranatha at Norco Ayala at Sherman Oak Notre Dame Pool D Etiwanda at Corona Corona Santiago at Orange Lutheran Pool C Oaks Christian at …

CIF-SS baseball playoffs: First-round pairings for all of the divisions

CIF-SS BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Division 1 starts with pool play, switches to “knockout” rounds that begin with the quarterfinals. The second pool-play games are Friday, May 15. All of the other divisions are single-elimination. All games start at 3:15 p.m. …

The priesthood’s heart is in spiritual fatherhood

I was recently watching the Daily TV Mass when the young Salesian priest from Toronto who was saying the Mass told his amazing vocation story. He had fallen away from the Catholic faith at a young age, and when he grew up began working for a non-profit to …

BELARUS: Regime official denies permission for 3 more Catholic priests to remain

The regime's senior religious affairs official, the Plenipotentiary for Religious and Ethnic Affairs in Minsk, Aleksandr Rumak, has refused permission for three more Polish Catholic priests to continue their service in the country. The three – all …

‘The Sound of Music’ at Salesianum School wraps up high school musical season in Diocese of Wilmington — Photo gallery

Another successful season of drama, music and fun in the Diocese of Wilmington wraps up this week as Salesianum School presents the classic “The Sound of Music” — the last of the series of shows put on by every local Catholic high school. Salesianum enters …

ASIA/CAMBODIA - A new church in Phnom Penh, a new Salesian priest and deacon

Monday, 4 May 2026 Vicariato Apostolico Phnom Penh Phnom Penh (Fides News Agency) – The Cambodian Catholic community celebrated the consecration of a new church in the Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh: the Church of St. Joseph the Worker, consecrated and …

‘The adventure is worth it’: Four Sydney religious on their lives of service

Dominican sisters with Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. Photo: Patrick Lee At a Mass celebrating those in religious life, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP said that when Catholics think of ‘shepherds’ they usually think of bishops and priests.  Yet there is a …

Home stretch begins in spring sports for Catholic high school teams from Diocese of Wilmington

The first full week of May brings with it the final week of the regular season for one spring high school sport, while the others feature some big battles as the postseason nears. There’s also a chance the temperatures will finally climb for more than a …

Oblate Father Francis J. Pileggi, Salesianum School graduate and former faculty member, dies at 92

Father Francis J. Pileggi, 92, died April 25 at Christiana Hospital. He had been a professed member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 73 years and ordained almost 65. He was born in Willow Grove, Pa., but met the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales at …

Saintly Models for Catholic Journalists and Writers

I have searched over the years for saints who wrote literature. Of course, we have King David and his Psalms—the most well-known poems in the history of the world, still recited today by Christians everywhere. Before David, the prophet Nathan—the one who …

Cardinal Farrell warns of global fall in baptisms and Catholic marriages

Cardinal Kevin Farrell has warned of a marked worldwide decline in both infant baptisms and Catholic marriages, using new remarks at a Vatican study day to argue that the Church faces a growing crisis in the transmission of faith within family life. …

Interfaith service, May devotions, afternoon tea, retreats and more coming up in the Diocese of Wilmington

Hard to believe that Easter is already over, and Memorial Day is just around the corner. As always, there are plenty of  things to do in the Diocese of Wilmington. Check these events out, and more happening in the next few weeks: • Looking for traditional …

St. Elizabeth School performs crowd-pleasing ‘Wonderland’ as Catholic schools in Diocese of Wilmington continue spring ...

St. Elizabeth School performed the colorful “Wonderland” April 24-26 in the St. Elizabeth Benedictine Performing Arts Center. School officials said it was the largest show the school has done under the directorship of Melissa Daley, performing arts …

Few days off in midseason for athletic teams from Catholic high schools in Diocese of Wilmington

It’s a busy week for the various athletic teams as the spring sports season reaches the midpoint. For some teams, attention is turning toward what’s left on the schedule and whether a postseason bid is forthcoming. There are some noteworthy games on the …

Louisiana judge in abuse case belatedly recuses himself after ruling in favor of church on whose finance panel he serves

Only one judge in Louisiana has ruled in favor of the Catholic church’s ongoing attempts to strike down a law there which allowed old abuse claims their day in court – even after a state supreme court decision upheld the constitutionality of that so-called …

Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian Pavilions Stage Pro-Ukraine Procession During Venice Biennale

Three Baltic pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—organized a walk in solidarity with Ukraine on May 6, one of the exhibition’s preview days. A statement from the Lithuanian Pavilion explains that the procession was …

Boys’ volleyball finishes busy week with victory over Delmarva Christian

The Indian River High School boys’ volleyball team finished a busy week by defeating visiting non-conference rival Delmarva Christian on Tuesday, April 21. The 6-2 Indians — who were playing without two of their starters, who were ill — won in straight …

Pro Senior Placement Helps Families Navigate Difficult Conversations About Assisted Living

New Resources and Guidance Help Adult Children Learn Compassionate Ways to Discuss Assisted Living With Aging Parents METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families across the country continue searching for guidance on …

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New Book Explores Themes of Faith, Redemption, and Personal Growth

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new book titled “21 Things I Wish I Knew Early in Life” is set for global release, offering readers a deeply personal and spiritually enriching guide to life, …

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Eden Gordon Media and 'The All-American Book Club' Partners with PRAY.COM

Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" Partners with PRAY.COM WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" are partnering with PRAY.com, the …

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“‘The Da Vinci Code on Steroids’ — George Folsey Jr. Hails Sorrowful Mysteries as a Breakthrough Thriller”

Anthony P. Jones crafts a suspense-driven novel exploring moral conflicts within the Catholic Church while spotlighting racial barriers in publishing. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and gripping new thriller, …

The Museum of Christian and Gospel Music Announces Special Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit Today

The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music has an Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit celebrating the release of her new album and concert at the Ryman on May 8. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of Christian & Gospel …

Elizabeth M. Lykins Says Childhood Trauma Often Repeats and Quietly Shapes Adult Life Until Healing Begins

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Childhood trauma does not disappear with age; for many people, it quietly shapes the way they think, feel, love, and navigate the world long into adulthood. According to the CDC, …

Romans116 Christian Apparel Celebrates One-Year Milestone as Faith-Driven Lifestyle Brand

HENDERSON, NV, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Romans116 Christian Apparel, a faith-based lifestyle brand specializing in thoughtfully designed Scripture-inspired clothing, announces its one-year anniversary. The company has …

New Analysis Reveals the Best States for Homeschooling in America

New research ranks all 50 states by how accessible and well-supported home-based education is, highlighting where families benefit from freedom, resources & aid EAGLE RIVER, WI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All About …

A Global Cry for Conscience: Mike Ike’s 'Nigerian Christians Under Siege' Confronts Humanitarian Crisis

New nonfiction work by Christian advocate Mike Ike delivers a 21-point action plan to confront systemic faith-based violence in Nigeria. NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful and uncompromising new nonfiction work, …

NBCI and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) urge HHS to Unblock Global Vaccine Funding

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, along with the American Clinical Health …

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New Poll Shows GOP Aligning Around Vance as Democrats Remain Splintered Without a Clear Leader

New Verasight poll finds nearly half of independents feel unrepresented heading into 2028 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national poll from Verasight, a nonpartisan survey research firm that collects …

New Biblical Guide Empowers Christians to Face the Future with Faith and Resilience

Laurenzo Benayah’s latest release offers a transformative framework for discipleship, merging deep scriptural insight with practical daily application. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era marked by rapid …

Episcopal Impact Fund Announces 2026 Housing Security Grantee Cohort

$400,000 Invested in Bay Area Organizations Advancing Housing Stability SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nine Bay Area nonprofits. One shared belief: stable housing is the foundation for lasting change. …

New Memoir Explores Holocaust Legacy and Identity During Jewish American Heritage Month

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Myron Horwitz, nationally respected journalist and former publisher of the Detroit Jewish News, has released his deeply personal memoir, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s …