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…
Words matter: Vatican publishes ‘lexicon’ on end-of-life issues to aid debate
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Public debate on end-of-life issues seems more widespread every time states and nations consider new…
Ministry collecting donations for Community Back to School Fair
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry is collecting school supplies to give away at its annual Community Back to School Fair. The…
Women religious empower, educate exploited tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka
byBy Thomas Scaria, OSV News PUSSELLAWA, Sri Lanka — Behind every cup of world-famous Ceylon tea, there is a story of exploitation and bonded…
Mercy Academy adds new courses to its curriculum
byMercy Academy, 5801 Fegenbush Lane, announced July 2 that the school has added 17 new courses for the 2024-2025 school year. Students will be…