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For a daily Lenten calendar, scripture reflection videos, prayers, a Lenten Radio Retreat plus FAQs like: Why do Catholics fast and give things up during Lent? Why are there ashes on Ash Wednesday and palms on Palm Sunday? When does Lent end? Click here.

Defend Religious Liberty! Bishop Malooly has issued a letter to the people of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore regarding the HHS rule forcing nearly all private health plans to include coverage for all FDA-approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, as well as surgical sterilization. A rule "that strikes at the fundamental right to religious liberty for all citizens of any faith." To read the letter, click here.
For detailed information regarding the HHS ruling and its impact on religious liberty in the United States including a video from Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, president of the USCCB, click here.

On February 10, the Catholic bishops of the United States called for a renewed effort to change the HHS imposed mandate that violates religious liberty. For details, click here.

Delaware residents, take action here.
Maryland residents, take action here.
Residents of other states, take action here.

The Diocese of Wilmington has launched the 2012 Annual Catholic Appeal, in which Catholics in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore are asked to reflect on their role as Christian stewards and to contribute a portion of their financial resources to support the work of the church in the coming year. Contributions to the Appeal not only assist individuals and families throughout the diocese with financial, emotional and spiritual needs but also provide the resources to operate diocesan programs and essential services that parishes cannot deliver on their own. Click here for details.

What does a professional football coach have in common
with a Supreme Court Justice, a Space Shuttle Commander and a former Secretary of State? Click here to find out.

Help Catholic Charities "Stock the Pantry" for those less fortunate this holiday season. In response to overwhelming demand for emergency food distributions, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, is expanding its semiannual "Stock the Pantry" drive to include this Christmas season.
Click here for details.

Attention Eastern Shore Catholics:
You are invited to be a witness for life at the annual Maryland March for Life in Annapolis on Monday, March 12, 2012. Click here for a special invitation from Bishop Malooly.

The Catholic community in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore – our diocese – and the Church as a whole, have worked hard to protect our precious children. We must all remain vigilant until child sexual abuse is no longer a part of society. What has the Diocese of Wilmington and the Catholic Church in the United States done to respond to sexual abuse by church personnel and protect our children? Here in the Diocese of Wilmington, over 21,000 volunteers, coaches, priests, deacons, youth leaders, teachers and candidates for ordination have had their backgrounds checked and have taken the For the Sake of God’s Children safe environment training.

Click here for details

An Independent audit has shown that the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is being followed in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. Click here for details

Never has so much harm been done by so few. To read a commentary on the John Jay Report on "The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests. 1950-2010," click here.

There are many issues facing us on a national and state wide level. Social concerns such as health care and immigration, life issues such as abortion and euthanasia, Catholic schools, family issues, poverty and so much more. You can make a big difference in just 5 minutes. That's all it will take to join Catholics in the Diocese of Wilmington as members of the Catholic Advocacy Network. The actions of our government have an enormous impact on the lives of you and your family. Join the Catholic Advocacy Network today.

Click here to join the Delaware Catholic Advocacy Network.

Click here to join the Maryland Catholic Advocacy Network.