Hope in the Lord — Saturday morning and the pandemic
Back in 1989 right after our mother died, my brother George, who was five years older and born with Down syndrome, came to join…
Church leaders urged to take stronger stand against institutionalized racism
By Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service TORONTO — The Catholic Church has been caught up in a quagmire of racism in American society, especially in…
Esperanza en El Señor — Sábado por la mañana y la pandemia
En 1989, justo después de la muerte de nuestra madre, mi hermano George, que era cinco años mayor y que nació con síndrome de…
After 40+ years, eight educators retire
The Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has announced the retirement of 44 educators. Among those retiring at the close of the 2019-2020…
Ursuline Sister Jamesetta DeFelice, educator, dies
Ursuline Sister of Louisville Jamesetta DeFelice, 89, died June 18 at Nazareth Home-Highlands. She was in her 71st year of religious life. Sister DeFelice,…
Archbishop prays for justice, peace, healing
During a Mass to celebrate the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Juneteenth, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz prayed for justice, peace and…
Young people call DACA ruling good news, but know battle not over
By Betty Araya Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — “It’s DACA; it’s good.” Those were the words Giovana Oaxaca wrote to her staff, hands trembling, when…
Retired pope returns to Vatican after visiting his brother in Germany
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican June 22, five days after flying to Germany…
Catholics urged to pray, reflect, act to safeguard religious freedom
By Leslie Miller Catholic News Service ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics to “pray, reflect and take action” on religious liberty in…
Scholarship honors Indianapolis Catholic who gave up life to help others
By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — When someone was considering which high school to attend, Chris Beaty never wavered from his belief the…