“Is this program only for students at private schools? No, this program is not only for students at private schools. These funds may also be used to help pay for fees that public school students may incur, such as for tutoring or extracurriculars.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, […]
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington poses for a photo at the Pontifical North American College in Rome April 10, 2024. (CNS photo/Justin McLellan) One of the most prominent leaders of the American Catholic Church has a simple message for the Black Catholic community in Wilmington, which he will address at St. Joseph’s Church on […]
Father William F. Graney Father William F. Graney is being remembered as a dedicated pastor whose kindness knew no bounds. Father Graney, 82, died Oct. 24. He was remembered fondly by parishioners at several of the churches where he served. “What a wonderful man!” Sheila Meara wrote on the St. Mary Magdalen Parish Facebook page. […]
“Is this a government voucher program? 9 No! This is not a voucher program. No money is being taken from state funds in any way. It is a federal tax credit for private donations, which does not affect state money for schools.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: […]
The scholarships can be used for any qualified education expense. These include: • Tuition, fees, books, supplies, other equipment, academic tutoring, andspecial needs services for special needs bene ciaries that are incurred by thebene ciary in connection with enrollment or attendance as an elementary orsecondary school student at a public, private, or religious school. • […]
“No! Students may receive scholarships worth any amount as determined by the SGO, it is simply the tax credit for donors that is capped at $1700.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, email link at md.accessgov.com STATES MUST OPT-IN BY DEC. 31 FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GET […]
Father William F. Graney Priests of the Diocese of Wilmington received this message from the chancery early Saturday, Oct. 24: This is to inform you that the Reverend William F. Graney passed away early this morning, Saturday, October 24, 2026. Funeral arrangements will be shared once they are finalized. Please keep the repose of […]
“The EFTC will go into effect on January 1, 2027. This means that the tax credit would first be available in one’s 2027 tax year filings if your state governor opts in. Delaware and Maryland have not yet opted in.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, email […]
The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is a one-to-one federal tax credit thatindividuals can receive for donating to qualifying scholarship granting organizations(SGOs). An individual may receive up to $1700 in federal tax credit under this program. — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.govWes Moore, Maryland: 410-974-3901, email link at md.accessgov.com STATES […]
Church and Catholic education leaders in the Diocese of Wilmington meet with students at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin, Md. Courtesy photo BERLIN, Md. — Students at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin, Md., had an opportunity to learn about leadership from some of the Diocese of Wilmington’s faith leaders when Bishop […]