Synod says bishops’ conferences apply, not create doctrine, cardinal says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While some media reported a move at the Synod of Bishops to allow every national…
Sister Evelyn Hurley, SCN, dies at 109 after 90 years of service
bySister of Charity of Nazareth Evelyn Hurley, formerly Sister Alice William, died on Oct. 16 in Nazareth, Ky. She was 109 and had been…
Science in the Bluegrass — Let’s talk about the Vatican Observatory
by“How do I learn more about what the Vatican Observatory does? Who provides the support for that?” Those are questions I like to hear. …
Synod delegates discuss empowering local churches
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service ROME — As the Synod of Bishops on synodality engaged in conversation on the church’s hierarchy, synod delegates…
High schools gather for worship night
byStudent leaders from Sacred Heart Academy hosted a high school worship night Oct. 7 on the campus of the Ursuline Sisters. About 40 students…
U.S. bishop: Church needs decentralization, not doctrinal fragmentation
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The decentralization of certain aspects of the Catholic Church’s governance, as proposed in the Synod…
Ukrainian pilgrims gather at Lourdes to pray for peace in homeland and in the world
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News As Russia’s war on Ukraine approaches its 11th year, thousands of Ukrainians from all over the world gathered at…
Wedding Anniversaries — Oct. 17, 2024
byDavid and Susan Williams, members of Epiphany Church and Christ Church United Methodist, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Oct. 20. Mrs. Williams,…
Synod members look at how synodality relates to papal primacy
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — Encouraging greater “synodal” practices in the Catholic Church should help the church find a greater balance…
How to celebrate St. John Paul II’s feast day
bySt. John Paul IIFeast Day: October 22 About 100 years ago, a boy named Karol Wojtyla was born in Poland. He loved to write…