Holy Spirit asked to guide synod
ByArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre celebrated a Prayer Service for the Opening of the Synod of Bishops Sept. 30 at Holy Spirit Church to ask…
Be tender, close to the poor, pope asks religious
ByBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sharing the Gospel message requires closeness and tenderness, especially toward people most in need, Pope Francis said…
Be sincere with God even when saying ‘no,’ pope says
ByBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rather than hide behind a facade of faithfulness, Christians should be sincere with God even when telling…
‘ACCOMMODATE’ college and career night set for Nov. 2
By“ACCOMMODATE 2023: A College and Career Night for Students Seeking Support Services and Post-Secondary Career Opportunities” will be held Nov. 2. The annual event,…
St. Vincent de Paul receives James Graham Brown grant
ByThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Louisville announced Oct. 2 that it has received a $278,700 grant from the James Graham Brown…
Bishop David alumni donate to Holy Cross High School
ByMembers of Bishop David High School’s class of 1968 recently donated more than $90,000 to Holy Cross High School. The money was raised in…
Bishops must promote communion, unity with pope, new U.S. cardinal says
ByVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every bishop in the world has made a promise to live and work in communion with the pope, a promise…
Ursuline Sister Naomi Aull, a teacher, dies at 99
ByUrsuline Sister of Mount St. Joseph Naomi Aull died Sept. 29 at Mount St. Joseph in Maple Mount, Ky. She was 99 and was…
Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church ‘symphony’
ByVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Coming from different parts of the world and having different experiences and talents, members of the College of Cardinals are…
Pope asks Vietnamese Catholics to love their faith and their nation
ByBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Christians enjoy religious freedom, the practice of their faith and its commandment to love others encourages…
Pope’s communications day message to focus on impact of AI development
ByBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2024 will look at ways to ensure artificial intelligence is…
Retreat for people suffering after an abortion is planned Nov. 3-5
ByRachel’s Vineyard, a weekend retreat for men and women suffering after an abortion, will be held Nov. 3-5, in Owensboro, Ky. The retreat is…
Baltimore Archdiocese files for Chapter 11 to resolve abuse claims, continue ministries
ByBALTIMORE (OSV News) — The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Sept. 29 to address “a great number of historic” child sex…
Editorial — Look to synodality for renewal
By“We’ve always done it that way.” Nothing shuts down innovation faster than that phrase. Whether uttered in dismay or as a sharp retort, it…
Holy See is a ‘light bearer for the Gospel’ at UN, says archbishop
ByBy Steven Schwankert NEW YORK (OSV News) — Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, celebrated an evening Mass at the Church of the…
Dominican Father Kevin McGrath, pastor of St. Rose and Holy Rosary churches, dies
ByDominican Father Kevin A. McGrath, the pastor of St. Rose and Holy Rosary churches in Springfield, Ky., died unexpectedly on Sept. 24 at St….
Bulletin Board — Sept. 28, 2023
BySERVICES, DEVOTIONS The Marian Committee will hold a First Saturday Devotion on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary Oct. 7 at the…
Wedding Anniversaries — Sept. 28, 2023
ByMr. and Mrs. Fred Anthony Bauer III, members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, will celebrate their 30th anniversary on Oct. 2. Mrs….
Students learn about and aid people who are homeless
ByThe local “Help for the Homeless” group held its annual collection drive, gathering more than 1,500 items, including toiletries, socks, hats, gloves, scarves and…
Presentation students observe Peace Week
ByStudents at Presentation Academy participated in various activities to mark Peace Week, observed Sept. 16-23, with International Day of Peace celebrated Sept. 21. Students…