Franciscans mark 10 years of service
byWhen St. Francis of Assisi formed his religious order in the 13th century, he called his community “Friars Minor” or “lesser brothers.” He urged…
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Baltimore museum showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi
byBy George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — More than eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi and two companions randomly opened…
Life in Christ – Pope Francis and Our Mother Earth
byThis column first appeared in The Record’s Vida Católica section on February 28, 2019. Human beings fleeing, caravans of people in danger,…
Animal blessings held at parishes
bySeveral parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville held blessing of the animals prayer services on Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis of…
St. Francis of Assisi student wins Spelling Bee
bySt. Francis of Assisi School eighth-grader Lauryn Grady won the Archdiocese of Louisville’s annual Spelling Bee held Feb. 12 at the Flaget Center. The…
Editorial — Caring for God’s creation
byAbout the time of the feast of St. Francis — made so special this year by the presence of your new pope who chose…
Refurbished telescope finds new home at local school
byOn Wednesday, Jan. 9, St. Francis of Assisi School in Louisville received a “new” piece of science laboratory equipment: a telescope. The telescope was…
Blood donations needed in storm’s wake
byThe American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood and platelets to replace an estimated 9,000-unit shortfall caused by Hurricane Sandy. A press…