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…
Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and oldest known person in world, dies in France at age 118
byTOULON, France — Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and the world’s oldest known person, died at age 118, a spokesman of the nursing…
Papa: La salud es un derecho universal, no un lujo
byPor Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — La atención médica no es un lujo, es un derecho que pertenece a todos, dijo el Papa Francisco…
Special Mass promotes the sanctity of all life
byThe annual Mass for Life, celebrated this year on Jan. 14 at St. Gabriel Church, began with a procession of congregants carrying white roses….
DeSales will host benefit gala Feb. 4
byDeSales High School, 425 W. Kenwood Dr., will host its 19th annual Benefit Feast Gala, “Boots ‘n Bling,” on Feb. 4. Doors will open…
Preaching peace amid violence: Pope heads back to Africa
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ fifth trip to the African continent will highlight gestures of peace and reconciliation, consoling the victims…
Archbishop recalls civil rights struggle at King event
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre, the first Black archbishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville, presided at the 37th annual Community-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….
El acompañamiento es clave para la visión ampliada del Vaticano para la formación matrimonial
byPor Maria Wiering Cuando Adriana Vásquez trabajaba en el ministerio matrimonial para la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York hace dos décadas, ayudó a enriquecer la…