Predicando la paz en medio de la violencia: el papa regresa a África
byPor Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — El quinto viaje del Papa Francisco al continente africano resaltará gestos de paz y reconciliación, consolando a las…
Living Mission — St. Vincent de Paul outreach key in Cambodia
byProbably the two most important activities in any parish are the celebration of the Eucharist and outreach to the needy, usually done through a…
To improve liturgy, involve the people, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Religious celebrations must foster the “fruitful participation of the people of God” and not just of the clergy,…
Students receive blessing before pilgrimage
byStudent pilgrims gathered for Mass the evening of Jan. 18 at St. Gabriel Church — with suitcases, blankets and pillows in tow — before…
Sisters of Loretto sign historic conservation agreement
byThe Sisters of Loretto in Nerinx, Ky., signed an agreement Jan. 18 with the Bluegrass Land Conservancy that will conserve more than 650 acres…
Bulletin Board — Jan. 19, 2023
byVocations The St. Serra Club of Louisville, which promotes religious vocations, will have its next luncheon Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at Golden Corral,…
Ursuline Sister finds solidarity on pilgrimage
byWhen a local Ursuline Sister traveled to El Salvador in December, she was met with a sense of community that began more than four…
Iowa diocese issues pastoral guidance on gender dysphoria ‘that begins with love’
byBy Maria Wiering New guidance and policies on ministering to people experiencing gender dysphoria released Jan. 16 by the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa,…
Wedding Anniversary — January 19, 2023
byJoe and Betty Mattingly, members of St. Bartholomew Church, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 21. Mrs. Mattingly, the former Betty Ratterman, is…
Not in Washington for March for Life events? Here’s how to participate at home
byWASHINGTON — Not in Washington for the 2023 March for Life? Have no fear. Pro-life advocates from around the country can mark the 50th…