SHA counselor wins ‘Outstanding Educator Award’
byErin Burke, a college counselor at Sacred Heart Academy, is the recipient of a University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. Burke, a 1992 graduate…
Parishioner honored for service to ladies auxiliary
byImmaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1545 Louis Coleman Jr. Dr., celebrated a Founder’s Day event for the Knights of Peter Claver Nov. 6. The…
New museum exhibit showcases Catholic high schools
byOne of The Frazier History Museum’s newest exhibits is “Kentucky Rivalries” which captures the most “iconic conflicts in the Bluegrass State,” including sports rivalries…
New Ascension yearlong podcast starts Jan. 1, will present entire catechism
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — Beginning Jan. 1, Ascension Press will launch “The Catechism in a Year,” taking listeners through the four parts of…
Vatican confirms it is opening abuse investigation of French cardinal
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has decided to open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, the retired archbishop of Bordeaux,…
Panel explores how sexual abuse survivors can help the church to heal
byBy Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON — Praising clergy sexual abuse survivors for their courage in bringing their painful experiences to light, a panel of current…
Therapists: Art can help people share feelings they can’t put into words
byBy George P. Matysek Jr. BALTIMORE — Penetrating blue eyes framed by thick brows are trained directly on the viewer in a recent painting…
Sacerdote de Iowa que ayuda a latinos a encontrar su voz recibirá premio CCHD
byPor Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON — El padre Guillermo Treviño no estaba seguro de qué esperar cuando el obispo Thomas R. Zinkula lo asignó en…
Kenyan bishops say drought at ‘crisis level’
byBy Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya — As Kenya’s drought reaches crisis proportions, Catholic bishops suggested enhanced post-harvest management and food banks to help guarantee…
Marian Center hosts 25 hours of prayer for clergy
byDuring National Vocations Awareness Week last week, the Marian Center, 165 Sears Ave., hosted a “25 Hours of Prayer” event Nov. 7-11 to offer…