Two US prelates call for ‘immediate and total’ ceasefire in Gaza Strip
byBy Gina Christian Two U.S. prelates are urging an “immediate and total” ceasefire in the war that has convulsed the Gaza Strip for more…
Donations from Bardstown Knights support Nelson County charities
byThe Knights of Columbus Council 1290 of Bardstown, Ky., donated close to $8,000 to Nelson County charities at the beginning of the year. The…
DeSales to host annual men’s retreat in February
byDeSales High School, 425 W. Kenwood Dr., invites all men in the community to its sixth annual Men’s Retreat on Feb. 17. The retreat…
St. Bernadette event highlights diversity, oneness
bySt. Bernadette Church in Prospect, Ky., held an international fair during the Christmas season that highlighted the parish’s diversity while at the same time…
Bishop Rolando Álvarez released, exiled from Nicaragua after over 500 days of detention
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa has been released from prison and sent into exile along with 18 imprisoned…
El obispo Rolando Álvarez es excarcelado y deportado de Nicaragua tras más de 500 días de detención
byPor David Agren CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — El obispo Rolando Álvarez de Matagalpa ha sido excarcelado y enviado al exilio junto con 18 clérigos…
Hildegard House seeks volunteers, offers two-day training in February
byHildegard House, 114 Adams St., is looking for volunteers to serve as compassionate companions, providing end-of-life care for individuals who have no home or…
Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis…
Like Rev. King, God’s disciples are called to work to transform world, says cardinal
byBy Aida Bustos SAN DIEGO — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego called on all disciples of God to work to transform the…
Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s…