To be pastoral, look to the Good Shepherd, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Christians must develop a pastoral heart to care for those who have not heard the Gospel or who…
Pope asks lay associations to develop evangelical spirit
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Lay groups that promote popular piety, often with elements of local folklore, can be great evangelizers, but members…
Father John A. “Jack” Caldwell dies at 80
byReverend John A. “Jack” Caldwell, a long-time pastor, died Jan. 16. He was 80 and had been a priest for 52 years. Father Caldwell,…
Catholic groups say increasing Russian missile attacks make providing supplies to Ukrainians ‘extremely dangerous’
byBy Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic aid organizations are warning that increasing attacks by Russian missiles are preventing supply access to Ukraine, after 44 civilians, including…
Letter from the Archbishop — Opportunities for Life collection
byMy Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Greetings in the Lord! On Jan. 21-22, parishes will take up the collection for Opportunities for Life….
Rice Bowl launches with Mass and luncheon
byClose to 200 Catholic school students and parishioners gathered Jan. 12 for the annual CRS Rice Bowl Mass and luncheon on the campus of…
Family and Life Ministries — Giving everything
byI’m frequently asked what the most important ingredient is to assure a happy, lifelong marriage. I usually resist the urge to give a single…
Catholic agencies in California organize outreach, relief for storm victims amid historic rainfall
byBy Nicholas Wolfram Smith OAKLAND, Calif. — Catholic organizations in California, strengthened by years of responding to disasters in the Golden State, responded quickly…
Lecture series to highlight composer Mary Lou Williams
byDeanna Witkowski, a pianist, composer, vocalist and author, will present “Jazz is Love: The Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams,” at 7 p.m….
Mercy sophomore accepted into leadership program
byCaroline Cronen, a sophomore at Mercy Academy, was accepted into the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program Kentucky (HOBY). The program offers seminars during the…