Dominican Sisters offering ‘Come and See’ weekend
byThe Dominican Sisters of Peace is offering a free Come and See discernment weekend retreat, September 8-10 for single Catholic women ages 18-45 on…
Between Amens — Grace will lead us home
byThis year marks the 250th birthday of “Amazing Grace.” That ubiquitous standard has been saving wretches like me for generations. This month, I want…
Wedding Anniversary — July 13, 2023
byDonald E. and Sharon Jean Ziaja, members of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 14. Mrs. Ziaja,…
Annual Father Augustus Tolton procession to be joined by National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
byBy Maria Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. — An annual procession to Father Augustus Tolton’s gravesite in Illinois will be joined next year by pilgrims…
Nazareth Home receives grant
byNazareth Home announced June 26 that its Nazareth Homes Foundation is the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels….
Latin patriarch condemns Israeli assault on Palestinians, urges dialogue to prevent future attacks
byBy Judith Sudilovsky Cardinal-designate Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed the need to respect and protect the life and dignity of Palestinians during…
Global synod’s first-ever discussion of ‘LGBTQ+ people’ raises important pastoral questions
byBy Kimberley Heatherington Those who minister to, or are part of, the community of people who identify as LGBTQ+ have observed a noted shift…
El Papa Francisco: Nadie puede ser indiferente ante las “masacres silenciosas” de migrantes
byPor Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Lamentando las “masacres silenciosas” de personas inocentes que murieron mientras cruzaban el mar Mediterráneo en busca de…
Northern Virginia diocese rolls out new paid family leave policy
byBy Kate Scanlon A new paid family leave policy in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, will help support families, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of…
Dominican Sister Eleanor Fabrizi dies at 91
byDominican Sister of Peace Eleanor Fabrizi died July 5 at Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, Ky. She was 91 and had been a…