Laudato Si’ message gets added attention as Season of Creation opens
byBy Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON — As the pastor of Francis Xavier Church in Moundsville, W.V., Father That Son Nguyen has his ears tuned to…
Obispos de España critican proyecto de ley que permitiría abortos sin consentimiento de padres
byMADRID, España — La Conferencia Episcopal Española criticó un proyecto de ley respaldado por el gobierno que permitiría a mujeres de 16 años o…
Wedding Anniversaries — September 1, 2022
byMr. and Mrs. Charles Ruckriegel, members of St. Edward Church, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 8. Mrs. Ruckriegel, the former Beverly Kistner,…
Covenant between humanity, environment needed, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Humanity can no longer ignore the cries of the earth that is suffering due to greed and…
Hildegard House to host ‘Cocktails for Compassion’ Sept. 29
byHildegard House, a comfort care home that provides end-of-life support to those without families or loved ones to care for them, will host Cocktails…
USCCB’s Labor Day statement touts bills to help children, women, families
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — This year’s annual Labor Day statement from the U.S. bishops touts two bills awaiting action in Congress as being…
Give for Good set for Sept. 15
byDozens of Catholic churches, schools and organizations will take part in Give for Good Louisville, an annual day of local giving set for Sept….
Death penalty encourages revenge, not justice, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The death penalty is an affront to human dignity that offers no solace to victims and denies…
Pope calls for prayers for Iraq, whose people desire normality, peace
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — After a series of deadly clashes erupted in Iraq, Pope Francis said “dialogue and fraternity” were needed to…
A drop in the bucket makes a difference in Eastern Kentucky
byMore than 500 water filters have been distributed to families and individuals in Eastern Kentucky who lost access to potable water after deadly floods…