Deacon’s parents, school fostered vocation
When Deacon Anthony “Tony” Cecil is ordained this weekend, he will join the presbyterate as the youngest priest in the Archdiocese of Louisville. Though…
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C-SPAN bus brings government to Mercy
By Ruby Thomas, Record Staff Writer On the morning of May 21 as Kentuckians headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the…
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Theology of the Body sessions scheduled for June, July
An introduction to St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body will be offered next month at Holy Family Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road….
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Events in June, July will honor legacy of Holy Name
Holy Name Church and Catholic Charities of Louisville are planning two events to commemorate the former Holy Name School campus, which will be razed…
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As migrants continue streaming into Mexico, donor fatigue sets in
By David Agren Catholic News Service TAPACHULA, Mexico — Sister Bertha Lopez was buying 55-pound sacks of rice, when the cashier asked: “Where do they…
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Bellarmine adopts new plan to guide school’s growth
Bellarmine University announced May 15 that its board of trustees has approved a new strategic plan for the university — focused on student success,…
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Communion minister update formation session set for June 11
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Worship will offer a formation session for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion on June 11 from 7 p.m….
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Three who serve in local parishes earn graduate degrees this spring
Three people who serve in parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville, including an associate pastor, received graduate degrees this month. Carmelite of Mary Immaculate…
Read MoreTwo young men shot dead outside Mass in Mexico
By David Agren Catholic News Service MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Two young men arriving for a Mass to be celebrated before a quinceanera in Mexico’s…
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Jesuit astronomer works to unravel the mysteries of galactic evolution
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CNS) — Jesuit Father Richard D’Souza finds halos mesmerizing. Galactic halos, that is. Not the…
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Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic immigration advocates raised concerns about a proposal from President Donald Trump that would reshape U.S. immigration…
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Conservationists at Vatican conference call for protecting biodiversity
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People’s attitudes toward nature as well as their economic systems and consumption habits need…
Read MoreCEC to offer college entrance exam preparation class
The Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway, will offer a preparation class for the ACT and SAT college entrance exams from 9 a.m. to…
Read More‘Outstanding’ seniors receive award from mayor
Nine students who attend Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville were among the 49 students recognized by Mayor Greg Fischer as recipients…
Read MoreSt. Nicholas Academy students win National History Day award
St. Nicholas Academy students won two first place awards at the National History Day Competition held April 27 on the University of Kentucky’s campus….
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Hesburgh movie review and showtimes
NEW YORK (CNS) — There was a time in the 1970s when Holy Cross Father Theodore Hesburgh (1917-2015) seemed to be ubiquitous. Well into…
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Two attacks in two days leave 10 Catholics dead in Burkina Faso
By Catholic News Service OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (CNS) — Catholic leaders in Burkina Faso appealed for unity and solidarity after two attacks on Catholics…
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Sister Conklin, former Spalding professor, dies
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Anna Marie Conklin, formerly Sister Josepha, died at Nazareth Home May 16. She was a professed SCN for 60…
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Deacon Rust says he’ll work hard for people
Deacon Kirby Rust always had a desire to serve the church — even as a little boy sitting in the pews awaiting the day…
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Evolution and faith: compatible and complementary
This series of teaching editorials focuses on the relationship between faith and science. As a Catholic and a paleontologist, understanding the science of evolution…
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Catholic Charities plans new headquarters
Catholic Charities of Louisville is planning a $7.5 million project to build new more efficient headquarters at its current location on South Fourth Street….
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Hope in the Lord — Evoking the Holy Spirit
Easter is Confirmation season. I love the adventure of visiting so many parishes to confirm eager youth who have been formed and made ready…
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Bellarmine University graduates its largest class
Nursing students, above, bowed their heads in prayer during the invocation at Bellarmine University’s 66th commencement ceremony May 11 at Freedom Hall, 937 Phillips…
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Jesus is always ready to help free people from evil, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians recognize life’s great paradox that so much evil and temptation exist in the…
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Retreat for seniors, workshop for ministers set
Record Staff Report Adrian Dominican Sister Janet Schaeffler will present two events in late June — a retreat for maturing adults and a workshop…
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