Hope in the Lord — Pray and fast on October 5
Join me on Friday, October 5. I will make that day a day of fasting and prayer, concluding with a 6 p.m. prayer service,…
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Church crisis response: Healing Masses, listening sessions, fasting
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In response to the sexual abuse crisis in the church, Catholics are praying for victims, talking…
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Advocates decry historically low cap for refugee entry in 2019
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Advocates for refugee admissions into the United States decried what one statement called a historically low…
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Mercy sisters’ home provides refuge during Florence
By SueAnn Howell, Catholic News Service BELMONT, N.C. — Holy Angels, a home in Belmont for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, lived up…
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Passionist Father Simon Herbers, recognized for ‘optimal aging’ at 97
Record Staff Report Passionist Father Simon Herbers, 97, was recently honored with the Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging at a luncheon Sept. 7….
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Kurtz: U.S. society ‘much richer’ when church, government work together
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty told a Washington audience Sept. 12 he…
Read MoreACT/SAT preparatory sessions set for Oct. through June at CEC
The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center will offer free ACT/SAT preparatory sessions Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. from Oct. 20…
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Entries being accepted for ‘Goodness Reigns’ film contest
Aspiring filmmakers are invited to enter the Goodness Reigns “Share the Story” film contest sponsored by Goodness Reigns, Inc., a non-profit inspiring the creation…
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Flaget Museum keeps history alive
By Ruby Thomas, Record Staff Writer Alumni of the old Flaget Memorial High School, which closed in 1974, said teachers and coaches instilled a “burning…
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Letter from the archbishop — Collection for Catholic higher education
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, May God bless you! This weekend, the annual collection for Catholic higher education will be conducted in all…
Read MoreAfter meeting pope, cardinal says he’s hopeful about addressing crisis
By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston struck a determinedly hopeful tone after his long-awaited meeting with…
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Ursuline sister to receive Ali humanitarian award Sept. 20
By Ruby Thomas, Record Staff Writer The Muhammad Ali Center will honor 10 individuals, including a member of the Ursuline Sisters of Mt. St. Joseph,…
Read MoreFather Mel Patton, who helped at Fort Knox, dies
Benedictine Father Mel Patton, 93, a monk and priest of St. Meinrad Archabbey, died Sept. 6 at the St. Meinrad Monastery Infirmary. Father Patton,…
Read MoreEvent seeks to break record for world’s largest potluck
Big Table, a potluck-style event, will take place Sept. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Iroquois Park. Individuals are encouraged to invite…
Read MoreSt. Stephen Martyr to host 14th annual health, safety fair
The parish community of St. Stephen Martyr will host their 14th annual Community Health and Safety Fair Sept. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3…
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‘Elitist, clericalist’ church allows abuse to thrive, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Sexual and physical abuse by priests and religious and the scandal of its cover-up by…
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U.S. bishops tell pope abuse scandal ‘lacerated’ the church
VATICAN CITY — The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the church in the United States has…
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Hundreds walk for life
Close to 1,000 people, including mothers with babies, took part in the Kentucky Right to Life Association’s 40th Walk for Life Sept. 8. Walkers…
Read MoreSt. James hosts Catholic recording artist for night of music, prayer
St. James Church in Elizabethtown, Ky., will host a night of music and prayer entitled “Intentional Disciples — Mary, the Apostles and Us!” featuring…
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Women’s Catholic leadership program officially launches
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A Catholic women’s leadership organization, the GIVEN Institute, which aims to encourage and train young women…
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