Encountering a migrant is encountering Christ, pope says in message
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Every encounter with people on the move as migrants or refugees is an encounter with…
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St. Albert the Great Church plans to have a moving truck on its campus later this month and it’s encouraging other parishes to do…
Biden’s orders restore humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, says bishop
byWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s executive orders aimed at rebuilding the U.S. immigration system, restoring due process and recognizing the dignity of newcomers illustrate…
Gomez: God is calling immigrant church to be ‘light’ to nation of immigrants
byCatholic News Service LOS ANGELES — Catholics from across Southern California and beyond joined Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles Sept. 20 for…
Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The international community must increase its efforts to help protect the lives of refugees,…
St. Francis of Assisi to host advocacy event March 10
bySt. Francis of Assisi Church, 1960 Bardstown Road, will host a night of advocacy activties for Catholic Charities of Louisville and Kentucky Refugee Ministries…
Share the Journey — Welcoming families and gathering to give thanks
byAs Thanksgiving approaches, I am once again excited to watch newly-arrived refugee families experience the holiday for the first time. While it may be…
Catholics urged to advocate for migrants
byKentucky’s four bishops — and their Catholic Charities agencies — are calling on pastors and parish leaders to educate parishioners statewide about the plight…
Lights for Liberty shine bright in Louisville
byMara Whitford, an expectant mother, held a handwritten sign that said “I’d walk 1000s of miles for my baby, too” outside the Cathedral of…
Faith leaders decry ICE deportations, say action causes anxiety, fear
byBy Julie Asher Catholic News Service Many Catholic and other faith leaders noted that the Gospel reading for July 14 — the day U.S….