Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — In a celebration of life, peace, joy and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent…
Annual St. Katharine Drexel award honors teachers
byTwelve Archdiocese of Louisville elementary school teachers who celebrated milestone years of service in 2023 received a St. Katharine Drexel Award in late October….
In message for Diwali, Vatican officials emphasize ‘pillars’ of peace
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Religions and religious leaders contribute to peacemaking by teaching members to live lives marked by truth, justice, love…
St. Vincent de Paul seeking donations for Santa Shop
byThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Louisville is seeking volunteers and donations for its 27th annual Santa Shop, which benefits families served…
Charismatic renewal must help dioceses with lay formation, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Charismatic renewal movements should provide support and advice to bishops and priests by accompanying, guiding and deepening the…
El Papa dice que la “duplicidad de corazón” amenaza el testimonio cristiano
byCIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Predicar una cosa, pero hacer otra pone en riesgo la autenticidad y credibilidad del testimonio cristiano, dijo el Papa Francisco….
Priest explains what’s allowed, what’s not in Catholic funeral and burial practices
byBy Kurt Jensen Father Patrick Carrion, a priest for more than 40 years, has headed the Office of Cemetery Management for the Archdiocese of…
New Catholic Charities USA leader: We are called to do a “very noble, holy work”
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Kerry Alys Robinson, the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the organization dedicated to carrying out the…
Safe Environment Training Programs planned in Louisville and Bardstown
byAll those who work with children in the Archdiocese of Louisville, including volunteers, must complete an in-person Safe Environment Training Program, offered regularly by…
Catholic high school placement test set for Dec. 9
byThe Catholic High School Placement Test for eighth-graders who plan to attend a Catholic high school next year is set for Dec. 9 from…