Black Catholic agents of Underground Railroad recognized
byThe late James Madison Smith Sr. and Catherine “Kitty” Smith, formerly enslaved Catholics, are being recognized as agents of the Underground Railroad. The Smiths,…
Learn about the lives of saints, be moved by their examples, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Holiness is a gift everyone receives with baptism, and it is a journey to be made together with…
Youth invited to enter annual Vocation Poster and Essay Contest
byChildren in grades four to eight are invited to take part in the annual Vocation Essay and Poster Contest sponsored by the St. Serra…
Spalding receives juvenile justice grant to help girls
bySpalding University’s Criminal Justice Studies Program has received a grant from the Department of Juvenile Justice. The funds, $127,341, will be used to “divert…
‘La oración de ustedes me da fuerzas’, dice el Papa al pedir oraciones en noviembre
byPor Cindy Wooden Regularmente a la gente que rece por él, y en octubre dijo bromeando a un grupo de monjas por qué: “Este…
16 seminarians are ‘doing well and thriving,’ says vicar
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville has 16 seminarians in formation for the priesthood this year. Though they are at different places in their journey, they…
Pope calls for ‘contextual theology’ that responds to modern questions
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Calling for a major push toward developing a “fundamentally contextual theology, capable of reading and interpreting the Gospel…
Former CCK staffer honored for his work on school choice
byAndrew Vandiver, formerly the associate director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky and past president of EdChoice Kentucky, was recognized as a 2023 Outstanding…
Community-Wide Prayer Service for victims set
byIn remembrance of victims of violence in the city, the ninth annual Community-Wide Prayer Service will take place at 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine…
‘Your prayer gives me strength,’ pope says, asking for prayers in November
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis regularly asks people to pray for him, and in October he jokingly told a group of…