Archdiocese’s ‘Accommodate 2012’ set for Nov. 8 at Mercy Academy
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Lifelong Formation and Education will hold “Accommodate 2012” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the…
Editorial — Winning the war on hunger
byGiven all the attention being afforded — rightfully so — to the presidential election, we can all be forgiven if some other significant news…
Mercy students sponsor “Bowling Against Bullying”
byMercy Academy students Alicia Kalbfleisch and Nikki Douglas will host “Bowling Against Bullying — Halloween Cosmic Bowl” at Fern Valley Strike & Spare, 6220…
Youth Events
bySoldier send-off Soldiers from the 101st airborne division at Ft. Campbell visited St. Edward School for a send-off prayer and breakfast Oct. 22. The…
SCNs welcome five new associate members
byThe Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCNs) have welcomed five new lay associate members to their community. They are: Sharon Baldini, a mother and…
An Encouraging Word — ‘It takes a village to train a pastor’
byThe eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” I Corinthians 12:21 I am one happy priest! After 42 years of…
Time to Speak — Reasons for ‘Day of the Dead’ altars
byBy CHARMEIN WEATHERS More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual…
Father Christopher Allegra, a pastor, dies at 70
byFather John Christopher “Chris” Allegra, a bundle of energy who served in parishes in rural Kentucky since 1973, died Oct. 21 at Jewish Hospital…
Ursuline Sisters to honor Patricia Geier
byThe Ursuline Sisters of Louisville will honor Patricia Geier on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. during a special ceremony and liturgy in the…
Time to Speak — Remembering the faithful departed
byBy FRANCISCO JAVIER FAJARDO The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the church on Nov. 2, or, if this falls on…