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…
St. Francis Xavier packs meals for hungry
Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church in Mt. Washington, Ky., packaged and donated 24,408 meals that will be sent to people facing food shortages…
Hope in the Lord — God who called you by name
I was at St. Bernadette Church on March 1, and I found a church packed with enthusiasm. I am told that 388 adults and…
‘Maryland to Kentucky and Beyond’ reunion set for June 26 and 27
The 2020 Maryland to Kentucky and Beyond reunion will be held on June 26 and 27 in Samuels Hall, Nelson County Fairgrounds, Bardstown, Ky….
Vatican closes St. Peter’s Square, Basilica to tourists through April 3
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to…
Father James Wuerth, missionary priest who served Hispanics, dies
Father James Wuerth, a priest of the Missionaries of the Holy Family, died March 7 at Nazareth Home. He was 78 years old. As…
Some Catholic universities cancel public classes amid virus threat
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — By March 10, a handful of Catholic universities joined more than 40 U.S. colleges and universities…