Editorial — A heart without borders
byIn the introduction to “Fratelli Tutti,” the 2020 encyclical on fraternity and social friendship, Pope Francis discusses the simple life of St. Francis of…
Ursuline Sisters accompany
asylum seekers at the border
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A mother from Haiti traveled for three days in a former refrigeration truck with her toddler, with no fresh air or light. Fathers and…
Wedding Anniversaries – June 17, 2021
byMr. and Mrs. Michael F. Arrow, members of Ascension Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 19. Mrs. Arrow, the former Diane Marie…
Science in the Bluegrass — Nothing ‘just happens’
byRandomness is a popular concept. People invoke it as an explanation for the world: Stuff just happens. No explanation or cause needed. The world…
Catholic Charities celebrates refugees
byRefugee children and their families served by Catholic Charities of Louisville were celebrated during a World Refugee Day event June 15. The children…
Educators retire after decades of service
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has announced the retirement of 41 educators. Among those retiring at the end of the 2020-2021…
Pope Francis calls for embrace of displaced people of Central America
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis said the COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that “human beings are like dust,…
Red Cross drives scheduled amid severe blood shortage
byThe American Red Cross announced a “severe blood shortage” in the area June 15. “Right now, hospitals are responding to an atypically high number…
Ursuline Sisters of Louisville celebrate jubilees
bySix Ursuline Sisters of Louisville who have ministered in the Archdiocese of Louisville are celebrating jubilees this summer. Sister Mary Brendan Conlon, a…
Sister of Providence Margaret Lynch celebrates 60th jubilee
bySister Margaret Lynch, a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, is celebrating her 60th jubilee this summer. Sister Lynch, formerly Sister James Patrick, is…