Masses on TV, social media provide alternatives to closed church doors
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In pandemic-unnerved America, we’re all shut-ins now. In another time, just about any city of a certain…
Masses in the Archdiocese of Louisville are suspended
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz has suspended all public Masses in the Archdiocese of Louisville March 16, effective immediately and until further notice. With guidance…
Catholic schools will be closed beginning Monday
Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic schools will be closed March 16 through April 3 in response to Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendation that all Kentucky schools…
Editorial – Disconnect to connect
Recently while dining at a local eatery — a cut above fast-food but a level below “reservations only,” — a couple took notice of…
Archbishop Kurtz makes official appointment – Priest named vicar for Hispanic ministry, pastor of St. Rita, St. Luke
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz has made the following appointments, effective June 17: The Rev. T. Michael Tobin will be pastor of St. Rita and…
Catholics may watch Mass of the Air online and on TV
The Archdiocese of Louisville announced late March 11 that, in light of the centrality of the Eucharist, weekend and daily Masses would still be…
Between Amens – How do we embrace baptism during Lent?
Here’s a mid-Lent pop quiz for you: What are the two parts of what the church calls the “twofold character” of the Lenten season?…
Masses will continue, but the obligation is lifted for vulnerable people
The Archdiocese of Louisville announced late March 11 that, in light of the centrality of the Eucharist, weekend and daily Masses would still be…
Esperanza en El Señor — Dios te llamó por tu nombre
Estuve en la Iglesia de Saint Bernadette el 1 de marzo y encontré una iglesia llena de entusiasmo. Me han dicho que 388 adultos…
Catholics are urged to demand a vote on school choice bill
The Catholic Conference of Kentucky, which represents Kentucky’s bishops, issued an urgent call March 9 for Catholics to demand a vote on Kentucky House…