Pilgrims walk ‘in the footsteps’ of Blessed Michael McGivney on feast day
byBy Andrew Fowler NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Christopher Casey, a college student from Philadelphia, has only come to learn about Blessed Michael McGivney by…
Fresh Beginnings — Three priorities to propel our schools forward
byThe Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) eagerly anticipates the new school year and all of its possibilities. The past few years have been challenging…
Back to school keynote discusses joys, difficulties of teaching
byEven teachers don’t like sitting in the front row. A week before students filled the halls of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s 39 elementary schools,…
Schools invited to learn about refugee simulations offered by Catholic Charities
byCatholic Charities of Louisville will offer two information sessions about its refugee simulation program for middle and high school students. School representatives interested in…
Back to School — Message from the Archbishop
byMy Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Greetings in the Lord! As we begin a new school year, I write in a special way…
The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together…
Bellarmine receives National Science Foundation grant to prepare STEM teachers
byBellarmine University has received a five-year $1.45 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce program to “recruit and prepare highly qualified science…
Benedictine Father Harry Hagan of St. Meinrad celebrates jubilee
byBenedictine Father Harry Hagan of St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., is celebrating 50 years of monastic profession. Father Hagan, a native of…
As Jesus taught, church must welcome, help newly arrived migrants, cardinal says
byNEW YORK — The Catholic Church’s perspective on the needs of migrant families arriving in New York City on buses from Texas is to…
Digital world leaves some ‘hyperconnected and alone,’ Vatican official says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Good journalism has to be creative and promote communication that focuses on dialogue, intelligence and helping build active…