A ‘glorious decision’ helped the war effort
Young Edith Pitzer stood at a bus stop near the University of Louisville considering her future in the spring of 1943. She was graduating…
Hispanics key to church’s future, priest says
To say the future of the Catholic Church in the United States is Hispanic is no exaggeration. In fact, it’s quite literally true. About…
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…
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….
Marathoner helps kids ‘run their race’
What began as the fulfillment of a personal goal became a life-changing endeavor when Father Michael Tobin entered the Boston Marathon as a charity…
Festival of Faiths shines light on climate
A panel of speakers at last week’s Festival of Faiths called on the faith community to exert its moral force to help curb climate…
Editorial – Care for creation
On Monday, we observed the third Earth Day since Pope Francis released his encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home” The document,…
Parish has last Mass on Hikes Lane
By MARNIE McALLISTER Record Editor As the sanctuary was stripped on Holy Thursday in preparation for Good Friday, St. John Paul II Church parishioners…
Prayers urged for woman injured outside Louisville abortion clinic
By Marnie McAllister, Record Editor The Archdiocese of Louisville’s pro-life coordinator is urging the community to pray for Donna Durning, an advocate for life who was…
Editorial – New Life in Prison
Two burgundy french braids with brunette roots end at her grief-wracked shoulders. Shaking with suppressed weeping, her shoulders are clad in yellow scrubs stamped…