A Time to Speak – Racism: ‘What can I do?’
By Deacon James R. Turner On June 10, 2015, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), delivered a…
Sister Ann Roberta Powers, pioneer in India, dies
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Ann Roberta Powers, one of the pioneers who founded the order’s first missions in India, died June 27 at…
A Time to Speak – Hatred is insidious; it is evil
By Father Jeffrey D. Gatlin When talking about racial issues, I know that whatever I write today may be supported by some and others…
Anniversary of Filipino Ministry to be celebrated
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will celebrate the second anniversary of the establishment of the office’s Filipino Ministry with a Mass…
Supreme court rules same-sex marriage legal nationwide
By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said same-sex marriage is constitutional…
USCCB president calls Supreme Court ruling on marriage ‘tragic error’
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called the Supreme Court’s June 26 marriage ruling “a tragic…
Tribunal Supremo de México legaliza matrimonio homosexual nacional
Por David Agren, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (CNS) — La Suprema Corte de Justicia de México ha declarado que las leyes estatales…
Liturgy Matters — On blessings
By Dr. Judy Bullock What is a blessing? The term “blessing,” as we commonly use it, has numerous meanings. When good things happen, we…
Ascension pastor details ‘green’ initiatives
By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer As Pope Francis released his eagerly anticipated encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” June 18,…
Liturgy Matters – On blessings
By Dr. Judy Bullock What is a blessing? The term “blessing,” as we commonly use it, has numerous meanings. When good things happen, we…