At the end of March, 42 parishioners set out on a long-awaited pilgrimage to Italy with Deacon Felix.

39 people were welcomed into the Catholic Church this past Easter Vigil.

At noon on Good Friday, the doors of St. Mary Catholic Church opened wide to welcome Christians from across the Delaware community. The Good Friday Ecumenical Service gathered pastors and members from multiple local congregations, including First Presbyterian Church, West Berlin Presbyterian Church, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, All Shepherds Lutheran Church, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and Zion United Church of Christ. Together, they stood in prayer at the foot of the Cross.

Parishioners approach the cross in veneration during the Good Friday service. Each Good Friday, we are invited to approach the Cross in adoration. We come forward in silence, to touch, to kiss, to venerate a symbol of the wood upon which Christ gave His life for the world. This year, the cross we venerate carries a story that is quietly formed from the life of our parish. Some years ago, when structural work was done to stabilize the church’s tallest steeple cross, a large wo

The cast bows at curtain call to a standing ovation. On March 29, the Commons at St. Mary Catholic Church in Delaware was filled with chairs added one by one as more than 220 people gathered for an unforgettable evening. Youth from St. Mary and St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church in Dublin came together to perform Fuga Mundi —Latin for “Escape from the World”—a musical that was as entertaining as it was deeply meaningful. Written by and starring parishioner Zachary Utt, Fug

In the last few weeks of Lent, lots of Catholic churches and homes cover up their crucifixes and statues. It might seem a bit odd or confusing, but there's a deep spiritual reason behind it. By covering these sacred images, people are encouraged to dive deeper into the seriousness of Lent and get their hearts ready for the joy of Easter. The new crucifix over the altar is veiled. Why Are Crucifixes and Statues Covered? In the U.S., starting on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, statue

Easter is a time rich with traditions that bring families and the parish community together. One special custom is the Blessing of First Foods, a ritual that celebrates the end of Lent and the joy of the Easter season. This tradition not only honors the food that nourishes us, but also helps us to feel grateful for our blessings! If you want to deepen your experience with this beautiful practice, here are some thoughtful tips and insights to help you make the most of the Bles

A young parishioner begins a knitting and crochet ministry at St. Mary.

During a recent Catechesis of the Good Shepherd session, one of our third graders found a creative way to reflect on Jesus’ parable of the Found Coin—by turning it into a “Holy Comic Book.” His artwork beautifully captures the joy of being found and reminds us of the rejoicing in heaven when even one person returns to God. Read the full story and see how this young disciple brought the Gospel to life.

A few notes from one musician.... by Music Director Jarred Tafaro This week we enter our Lenten Journey, a journey of forty days in...

The children were asked to think of one thing that they really want to learn about in the remaining part of the year, and during...

My children and I praise and thank God for the generous outpouring of Love and Grace from St. Mary’s parishioners and clergy.

This week's Glory Story comes from my group of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd First Graders that I have now had the privilege of working...

In our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2 PSR atrium, we have a meditation on the History of the Kingdom of God. In this meditation...