Seminarian looks forward to preaching as his diaconate ordination nears
byAfter he’s ordained to the transitional diaconate for the Archdiocese of Louisville April 20, Cole McDowell is looking forward to preaching and sharing in…
Righteous people work for the good of all, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While giving each person his or her due is fundamental for justice, the virtue of justice is…
At his last house call, physician says serving the elderly was a calling
byThough Dr. Robert Hammer is wrapping up more than three decades as medical director of St. Joseph Home for the Aged, he still believes…
War is ‘folly,’ pope says as he leads prayers for Ukraine, Gaza
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis held up a well-thumbed, camouflage-covered pocket edition of the New Testament and Psalms…
Share the Journey — Easter people are called to action
byThose who’ve met me would never guess that I began life as an introvert and have a strong introversion preference as an adult. An…
To Hear God’s Call — Why is my son being ‘recruited’ to the priesthood?
byOften a parent will ask, “Why is my son being ‘recruited’ to the priesthood?” The simple answer is that no one ever “recruits” men…
Shrine’s Divine Mercy Sunday weekend to focus on Eucharist, ‘spiritual fatherhood’
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News An upcoming celebration of the Divine Mercy devotion focuses in particular on the Eucharist and on the need for…
Ursuline Associates to host ‘Come and See’ events
byThe Louisville Ursuline Associates will host “Come and See” events from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ursuline Motherhouse, 3115 Lexington Road, on…
On Easter, pope asks Christ to ‘roll away’ the stones of war worldwide
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the…
Pope says carrying the cross, Jesus asks, ‘Do you love me?’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY —As a statue of Jesus bearing his cross is carried through the streets of Sonsonate, El…