Beryl batters Texas Gulf Coast, flooding highways, cutting power to millions
byBy James Ramos, OSV News HOUSTON — Close to a foot of rain fell in just under 12 hours in parts of the Greater…
Deacon Gary Fowler, a funeral director, dies at 71
byDeacon Gary Whayne Fowler, who served at his parish and as a funeral director, died July 7. He was 71. Deacon Fowler was a…
Pediatric nephrologist among those killed in Ukranian children’s hospital bombing
byBy Gina Christian A July 8 attack by Russia on a children’s hospital and other civilian targets throughout Ukraine is “a sin that cries…
McClure retires after two decades at Spalding
byReflecting on two decades of service to Spalding University, Tori Murden McClure said she’s retiring with pride in the university’s growth and confidence in…
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemns Israeli army attack on Catholic school
byGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a strong condemnation after the Israeli military targeted a Catholic school in Gaza…
Knights aid Bread of Life food pantry in Bardstown
byThe Knights of Columbus Council 1290 of Bardstown, Ky., donated $2,010 to the Bread of Life food pantry. The Knights collected the funds during…
Afghan’s first female fighter pilot and family settling into new life in US
byBy Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, OSV News OWENSBORO, Ky. — At age 33, Hasina Omari has survived familial disapproval of her career choices (becoming Afghanistan’s…
Pope Francis prepares for September trip to Asia
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will meet with young people, the marginalized, government officials, bishops, priests, religious and…
Vatican sees slight increase in donations to pope’s charity fund
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia…
Loretto Heritage Center to host open house July 17
byThe Loretto Heritage Center, located on the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse campus in Nerinx, Ky., will host an open house for its museum and…