Consecrated men and women spread Christ’s light, says jubilarian
Fifty-two men and women religious were honored during a Mass celebrating the World Day for Consecrated Life Feb. 2, the feast of the Presentation…
Educators, volunteer honored at Catholic Schools Week Mass
During the Jan. 28 liturgy to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Louisville presented awards to two educators and a volunteer. Chasity…
Life Fest 2025 an ‘explosion of life, joy and grace’ ahead of annual March for Life
By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News FAIRFAX, Va. — When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, some Catholics wondered aloud: In the wake…
Sacerdote nicaragüense encuentra la libertad para ministrar a miles de millas de distancia de su hogar
COLUMBIA, KY., — Después de celebrar la Misa el 29 de diciembre de 2023, en la Diócesis de Managua, Nicaragua, agentes de policía ingresaron…
Immaculate Conception offers help to women in pregnancy crisis
LA GRANGE, Ky. — Mary’s Hope, a small pregnancy and family resource center at Immaculate Conception Church, opened in November to minister to women…
Catholics asked to pray that laws will reflect Catholic teaching on life
During the Archdiocese of Louisville’s annual Mass for Life Jan. 18, more than 370 worshipers were encouraged to pray for public policy that reflects…
Nicaraguan priest finds freedom to minister thousands of miles from home
COLUMBIA, KY., — After celebrating Mass Dec. 29, 2023, in the Diocese of Managua, Nicaragua, police officers entered the sacristy of Santa Faz Church…
Catholic Charities program aims to prevent trafficking by educating youth
Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Bakhita Empowerment Initiative is helping youth across the Commonwealth learn about human trafficking and what makes young people vulnerable. “We…
Surviving 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami ‘profoundly transformative,’ deacon says
On the morning of Dec. 26, 2004, Deacon Ned Berghausen watched from a three-story building on Koh Phi Phi Island in Thailand as a…
More than 1,500 kids to receive toys and clothing from local Catholic agencies
As a trio from the Louisville Orchestra played Christmas music, hundreds of individuals selected toys, clothing, books and stocking stuffers with the help of…