Teaching our faith – What is an archdiocese?
byThis series of teaching editorials defines the role of our local Church, the archdiocese, and how it serves from a variety of perspectives. As…
Editorials & Commentary
A Time to Speak – Experiencing the church in Vietnam
byLast month I had the privilege to travel to Vietnam along with several priests and laity from Louisville. The main purpose of our visit…
Hope in the Lord — ‘Let’s Shake On It!’ — The Priest Assembly’s quest for happiness
byUsually on reaching some agreement at the end of a discussion or debate, one party turns to the other, extends a right hand and…
Hope in the Lord — Homily for ordination Mass
byIn past trips to the eternal city of Rome, I often found myself on that popular street that runs through the old city, called…
Share the Journey — An invitation to share in charitable works
byBy Lisa DeJaco Crutcher In September 2017, Pope Francis invited us to “share the journey” with all our neighbors. The directive served specifically as…
A Time to Speak – Join the Poor People’s Campaign
byOn May 21, 16 Kentuckians occupied the state capitol overnight as an act of civil disobedience. We were there for the second week of…
Hope in the Lord — ‘Saints next door’
byArchbishop Kurtz delivered this commencement address on Sunday, May 13 to the graduating class of the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the…
A Time to Speak – Prayer for a new Pentecost
bySaturday morning, Marty went through his usual routine. He took his old broom and dustpan out of the closet and began to sweep his…
A Time to Speak – Monks help recovering alcoholics find God
byChristian monks have been seeking God since the dawn of Christianity. They have removed themselves from the chaos and temptations of daily life “in…
Hope In The Lord – Faith traditions share a blood drive
byTwo weeks ago, I gave blood through the American Red Cross. This blood drive took place in the undercroft of the Cathedral of the…