Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In his inaugural address Jan. 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his “whole…
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Prayer site welcomes intentions
The Benedictine monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown, Ky., gather seven times daily for prayer. Now, included in their prayers will be…
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Candy charity in need of space
What began as a love of making candy for students and children in the hospital, turned into an all-out candy business in a matter…
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King celebration ‘gives testimony’ to truth that nation still struggles with racism, homilist says
Those who gathered Jan. 18 at the Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville for the 36th annual Archdiocesan Community-Wide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
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Gomez: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance ‘with power of love’
WASHINGTON — In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., “we must meet the forces of hate and ignorance with the power…
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Lifeline fund aids expectant moms and families
Imagine giving birth to a beautiful baby and immediately worrying about how you’ll take your precious bundle home from the hospital. With no car…
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Born-Alive Infant Protection Act approved by General Assembly
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz and the Catholic Conference of Kentucky lauded the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act, Senate Bill 9, after it won the approval…
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Days of Human Dignity kicks off with 36th annual Dr. King celebration
The Archdiocese of Louisville will observe “Days of Human Dignity” starting in January with a series of events to promote the inherent dignity of…
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Chaos stops electoral vote count as Trump supporters mob U.S. Capitol
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, putting the building on…
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Archbishop Kurtz blesses pastoral musicians
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz offered a special prayer for pastoral musicians during a “Blessing of Musicians” Dec. 16, telling them they are to sing…
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Reflection on racism takes shape at parish
Parishioners at St. Agnes Church wrapped up the year reflecting on racial justice. During the Advent season, the parish, located at 1920 Newburg Road,…
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Faith Clubs mark Epiphany with home blessings
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz blessed chalk during Advent for members of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Faith Clubs, which provide faith formation for adults with…
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Local Walk for Life, Mass to take place Jan. 22
The Archdiocese of Louisville will host a local Walk for Life and Mass Jan. 22 at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth…
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USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Joe Biden prepared to be inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president, Archbishop José H….
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Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that President Joe Biden would work to heal the divisions in U.S. society and promote…
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Leaders of both parties join Biden, Harris for Mass of thanksgiving
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Hours before his inauguration as president, Joe Biden and incoming Vice President Kamala Harris were joined…
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Living Mission — A new reality in the church
Christmas for the English-speaking Catholics in Cambodia was different this year as it was in most places in the world. Cambodia had its first…
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At national memorial, Cardinal Gregory prays for all who died of COVID-19
By Richard Szczepanowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Saying the nation “reverently pauses in supplication to remember and to pray for the many thousands…
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Catholics in public life, saints to be included in Trump’s new ‘heroes’ garden
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholics in public life, saints and sainthood candidates, figures from U.S. history, military heroes, leaders in…
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