Who / whom

“Who” is a pronoun used as the subject of a sentence; “whom” is a pronoun used as the object of a sentence. When in doubt, remember that “whom” and the pronoun “him” both end in “m.” Ask yourself if the hypothetical answer to the question would contain “he” (“she”) or “him” (“her”). If it’s “him,” use “whom”...


Wi-Fi

Capitalize and hyphenate.


-wide

No hyphen. Examples: worldwide, nationwide, citywide, industrywide.


Wilberforce, William

A 19th-century English politician, evangelical lay person, and abolitionist deeply committed to ending slavery and the slave trade. Feast day: July 30.


William Tyndale

A 16th-century English martyr who was executed for translating Scriptures into English. Feast day: Oct. 6.




Willibrord

An eighth-century monk, missionary, and bishop. Feast day: Nov. 7.


winter

Lowercase. The podcast will launch in winter 2024.




Word / word

Capitalize only when used as a synonym for Christ; lowercase in other uses. The Word became flesh and dwelled among us. This study will provide resources to explore the riches of God’s word. God’s word to Abraham was clear. The readings conclude with the lector saying, “the word of the Lord.”