Deacon Robert James Caspar dies at 78
byDeacon Robert “Bob” James Caspar died March 25 in Charlotte, N.C. He was 78 and had served as a deacon for 26 years. Deacon…
As federal government pursues police brutality, communities look for church’s voice
byBy Robert Alan Glover “I’m just trying to get home … I’m showing you my hands … I am on the ground.” These phrases…
Pope issues updated ‘Vos Estis’ text for handling abuse cases
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has updated the procedures for investigating allegations of sexual abuse or the cover up of abuse,…
El Papa publica un texto “Vos Estis” actualizado para tratar los casos de abusos
byPor Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Papa Francisco ha actualizado los procedimientos para investigar las denuncias de abusos sexuales o encubrimiento de…
‘Pray for God’s hand’ over Mississippi: destructive tornado kills, injures dozens
byBy Maria-Pia Negro Chin, Gina Christian and Megan Marley Powerful tornadoes tore through rural Mississippi the night of March 24, killing or injuring dozens…
CSAA Archery champs named
byCatholic School Athletic Association’s archery tournaments for middle and elementary school divisions were held March 10-11 at Mercy Academy. In the middle school division,…
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
byBy Gina Christian Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church’s teaching on respect for the bodies of…
Catholic Charities serves influx of Cuban immigrants
bySo many Cuban immigrants came to the Derby City last year, the population of Louisville has grown by one percent since the 2021 census….
Archery champ named
byLucy Pierce, an eighth-grader at Sacred Heart Model School, won the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) middle school state championship, which was…
Una ‘nación de inmigrantes’ debe identificarse con la difícil situación de los inmigrantes y su dignidad humana, afirma el cardenal de Boston
byPor Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — Un clima político hostil a las necesidades y a la existencia de los inmigrantes no sólo es moralmente erróneo,…