Archbishop Kurtz shares his Easter message
May this Easter be a time of deepened faith and of great joy! Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! We celebrate Easter a…
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Be servants to one another, pope tells prisoners before washing feet
ROME — Jesus’ gesture of washing his disciples’ feet, an act once reserved to servants and slaves, is one that all Christians, especially bishops,…
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New pastors, administrators appointed at 19 parishes
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz has made the following appointments, effective June 19, 2019, unless otherwise noted: Pastors: Rev. William P. Burks is to be…
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Changes in presbyterate reflected in moves
By Marnie McAllister, Record Editor The long-anticipated priest assignments were announced in parishes around the Archdiocese of Louisville on Sunday. Nineteen parishes will have new…
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Chrism Mass celebrates church’s unity
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, above, blessed the oil of the sick during the Chrism Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Assumption April 16….
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Hope in the Lord — Let us protect the child in the womb
By Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz So many people have asked me about the new movie “Unplanned.” Typically, I am hearing that it is a…
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Hope from the ashes: President, archbishop vow to rebuild Notre Dame
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — The president of France and the archbishop of Paris have vowed to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral…
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Blaze erupts at Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
By Catholic News Service PARIS — A major blaze engulfed the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral April 15, sending pillars of flame and billowing smoke over…
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At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the political leaders of warring factions,…
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Prayers urged for woman injured outside Louisville abortion clinic
By Marnie McAllister, Record Editor The Archdiocese of Louisville’s pro-life coordinator is urging the community to pray for Donna Durning, an advocate for life who was…
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St. Aloysius students lend a hand during Lent
Twin sisters Reese Hall, left, and Sydney Hall, students at St. Aloysius School, worked to build a ramp at the home of a wheelchair-bound…
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Editorial – New Life in Prison
Two burgundy french braids with brunette roots end at her grief-wracked shoulders. Shaking with suppressed weeping, her shoulders are clad in yellow scrubs stamped…
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U.S. cathedrals rely on state-of-art fire prevention, remain vigilant
By Beth Griffin, Catholic News Service RYE, N.Y. — Cathedrals in the United States count on state-of-the-art fire prevention, detection and suppression techniques to prevent…
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Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus always sought to be with the people to serve, teach and heal them,…
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Thousands of new Catholics expected to join church at Easter Vigil
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of new Catholics are expected to join the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil liturgies in parishes…
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