Local Catholics say they were inspired by National Black Catholic Congress
byCatholics from the Archdiocese of Louisville who attended the National Black Catholic Congress XIII said they feel inspired and strengthened to continue growing in…
Pope, top U.S. military officer discuss war in Ukraine
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The top-ranking U.S. military officer told reporters he and Pope Francis discussed the war in Ukraine, especially the war’s impact…
The Good Steward — Contempt is not Catholic
byHow many times have we listened to someone whose opinion of a public figure in society or in the church is nothing but pure…
Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanking a group of European lawyers for their attention to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis said he…
Agency seeking donations for arriving refugee families
byCatholic Charities of Louisville is seeking volunteers and donations as it prepares to assist 142 refugees scheduled to arrive Oct. 1. “Your donations will…
Catholic missionaries ready to spread the Gospel like ‘Wildcats’ at this public university
byBy Robert Alan Glover LEXINGTON, Ky. (OSV News) — On the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, a team of dedicated Catholic…
Training program for pastoral care to the sick begins Sept. 19
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville Family Ministries Office is offering a six-session training program for individuals interested in providing pastoral care to the sick. The…
‘Rigidity is bad, but firmness is good,’ pope says at Angelus
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must stand firm in their faith but that is not the same as being rigid and…
Ursuline Sister Marie Montgomery dies after 79 years of religious life
byUrsuline Sister of Mount St. Joseph Marie Montgomery died Aug. 18 at Mount St. Joseph in Maple Mount, Ky. She was 100 years old…
Official — Father Elliot assigned to St. Michael Church
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre has made the following appointment, effective Aug. 11, 2023: Reverend Trumie C. Elliott will be administrator pro-tempore of St. Michael…