One year after abuse summit, church reviews progress, additional needs
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Since Pope Francis convened a historic summit at the Vatican one year ago to address…
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Students have a message for lawmakers
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Conference to buoy ministry behind bars
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Students hear of need at ‘Rice Bowl’ event
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Hope in the Lord — A burnt-out case
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St. Edward catechist receives national honor
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Volunteers to provide pastoral care to the sick are sought for training
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Vatican II, Civil Rights movement converged for a ‘freeing of the Spirit’ in West Louisville
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‘Aphasia’ was key to Spelling Bee victory
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Conference calls local teens to be ‘extra’
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Special needs adults find hope at Wigglewow
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Women, men religious honored at Mass
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‘Laudato Si” at five: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment set the path five years ago and now a new…
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Students have a message for lawmakers
A group of about 20 people from the Archdiocese of Louisville, including students from Assumption High School and staff members of Catholic Charities of…
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Almsgiving: An overshadowed Lenten pillar has something to say
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When it comes to the three pillars of Lent, almsgiving is a little bit like the…
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‘We are in human misery,’ Franciscan in northern Syria tells pope
By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — Syrian government forces and Russian warplanes are bombing Idlib province, while tens of thousands of…
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Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected…
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Conference to buoy ministry behind bars
For the past seven years individuals concerned about the well being of men and women affected by incarceration have gathered at the “Reaching Individuals:…
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Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY — Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Meekness entails tenaciously…
Read More‘Rachel’s Vineyard’ retreats for healing after abortion planned March 20-22
Two Rachel’s Vineyard retreats, for those healing after an abortion, will be offered the weekend of March 20-22. According to the organizers, “Rachel’s Vineyard…
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Program on contemplative practices for Lent planned
The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality will offer “Contemplative Spiritual Practices for Lent,” facilitated by Ginny Schaeffer, on Tuesdays in March, beginning on March…
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Catholics @ the Capitol advocacy day set for the Archdiocese of Louisville
The Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Advocacy Day, a Catholics @ the Capitol event, will be held on March 11 in Frankfort, Ky. Participants may…
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Hearts hardened by ideology, ego leave no room for God, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hearts hardened by ideology, selfishness and arrogance leave no room for God, Pope Francis said….
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Catholics ‘unfriend’ social media, choose ‘digital detox’ for Lent
By Tim Swift Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — No selfies. No cat videos. Not even an artfully composed photo of avocado toast. Come Ash…
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Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week…
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Hildegard House seeks volunteers, offers two-day training in March
Hildegard House, 114 Adams Street, is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide care, just as a family member would, for individuals at the end…
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Change to public charge rule seen to have chilling effect on immigrants
NEW YORK — Widespread confusion about a recent change to the so-called “public charge” law that limits immigrants’ use of government benefit programs will…
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Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking
WASHINGTON — Catholic organizations, from women’s religious orders to corporate watchdog groups, are working on many fronts to stem the scourge — and the…
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Science in the Bluegrass – Soaring eagles and soaring temps
Last October my wife and I saw two bald eagles soaring above the Ohio River, against a perfect blue sky. This was right by…
Read MorePope adds year of missionary service to Vatican diplomats’ training
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, adopting a suggestion made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, has…
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Communion minister update session to be offered on March 11
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Worship will offer a formation session for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion on March 11 from 7 p.m….
Read MoreBritish Columbia couple on quarantined cruise ship relying on faith
By Agnieszka Ruck Catholic News Service VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The morning routine hasn’t changed for Marichu and Ding Camales-Torrijos since they and all…
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Pope shares with U.S. bishops his frustration with reaction to Amazon text
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that, like them, he is accused of not being…
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‘Shocking’ ignorance on Real Presence prompts eucharistic congress
By Michele Jurich Catholic News Service OAKLAND — Fewer than one-third of Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of Jesus…
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African American students urged to learn about their history, heritage
By Josephine von Dohlen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington urged students at Archbishop Carroll High School to take…
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14th annual Thomas Merton Black History Lecture to be held Feb. 25
The 14th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Lecture will be held in Hilary’s at Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, on Feb. 25 at 7…
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