Presentation on Laudato Si’ offered at area churches
A 45-minute presentation on Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology, “Laudato Si’,” is being offered by Father Jim Flynn, a retired priest of the Archdiocese…
Blessed Teresa will hold a car show on Aug. 23
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church will hold a car show along with an indoor vendor and craft sale on Aug. 23 at 903 Fairdale…
John Paul II Academy to mark 10th anniversary
John Paul II Academy, a regional Catholic school sponsored by St. Pius X, St. Barnabas and St. Bartholomew churches, will celebrate its 10th anniversary…
Bishop Flaget Trail set for Aug. 21-23 at Mount St. Francis in Indiana
The Catholic Committee on Scouting and the Lincoln Heritage Trail will sponsor the 2015 Bishop Flaget Trail at Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality…
A Time to Speak – A partnership that works
By Father Steven Henriksen The backpacks are full. The classrooms have been cleaned. And parents are preparing for tearful departures, however temporary, from their…
Former St. Xavier runners will compete
St. Xavier High School will hold its 33rd annual Alumni Cross Country Run on Aug. 15, prior to a practice meet for the school’s…
An Encouraging Word – A good death
Oh, death, where is your sting? I Corinthians 15:55 After doing funerals for 45 years, anointing people in numerous hospitals and nursing homes and…
Liturgy Matters – Communion from the altar, tabernacle
By Dr. Judy Bullock Many years ago I was serving as organist for a funeral in my home parish. As it happened, there were…
Athletes put prayer first
Athletes, from left, Aaron Flanagan, Noah Hoffman, Ryan Anderson, Taylor Stemmle and Patrick Ritter knelt in prayer at St. Patrick Church July 31. More…