Student eligibility to receive scholarship funds through the EFTC is determined by the student’s state of residence, not the location of the school. Thus, if a student lives in an opt-in state, but attends school in an opt-out state, they are eligible to receive scholarship funds. Conversely, if a student lives in an opt-out […]
“This program strikes a different tone in the contentious conversations about school choice. It does not pit private and public education against each other. In fact, it benefits educational efforts in both sectors. It does not build on the premise of taking from one sector to give to the other, yet it makes demands […]
“Let us encourage our Church leaders and Catholic school educators to share more information about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. The more informed all Catholics are, the more impact the program will have.” — Hosffman Ospino, professor, Boston College STATES MUST OPT-IN BY DEC. 31 FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GET ACCESS TO THIS FUNDINGFIND […]
“For centuries Catholic education has helped weave the U.S. social fabric by forming countless young women and men with values grounded in what is true, good and beautiful. They have gone on to becoming parents, grandparents, professionals, advocates and faithful citizens sharing the best of the Catholic worldview.” — Hosffman Ospino, professor, Boston College […]
“The program gives Catholic families and taxpayers the agency to invest once again in an educational choice that has profound meaning to us. We have a long track record of investing in Catholic education at a large scale.” — Hosffman Ospino, professor, Boston College Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, […]
Fourth-grader Maria Rios works on a paper during class at Sacred Heart Grade School in Prescott, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2026. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller) Donate $1,700 to an eligible Catholic Scholarship Granting Organization starting on Jan. 1, 2027, and the government then will allow you to deduct the exact amount, dollar for dollar, from […]
This program strikes a different tone in the contentious conversations about school choice. It does not pit private and public education against each other. In fact, it benefits educational efforts in both sectors. It does not build on the premise of taking from one sector to give to the other, yet it makes demands […]
Jo-Ann Baca holds a copy of her latest book, “The Treasures of Turtle Bridge: Finding Riches and Inspiration in Unexpected Places,” in the chapel of St. Elizabeth School. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the school. Dialog photo/Mike Lang WILMINGTON — A walk with her granddaughter has resulted in the third book by St. Elizabeth […]
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities. PARISH: St. Mary of the Assumption “I would say two things — the rosary and the Mass. The rosary and […]
Bishop Emeritus W. Francis Malooly poses with cancer survivor Lois Wilkinson after the 2025 Mass for Breast Cancer survivors. Courtesy photo. So many people have either suffered with breast cancer or known someone close to them who has dealt with the affliction. A parishioner of St. Joseph in Middletown, Lois Wilkinson has seen the scary-but-also-manageable […]