World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important…
At 100, WWII vet recounts joining Women’s Coast Guard Reserves to serve country
byBy Eleska Aubespin, Catholic News Service HOUSTON — Seaman 1st Class Shirley H. Reagor once boarded an Italian submarine to perform her military duties…
Military chaplain prays more priests feel call to serve armed forces
byBy Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Army National Guard Lt. Nick Kehtel found himself in the middle of California’s…
Catholic Charities collecting ‘presents with a purpose’ for clients
bySeveral ministries of Catholic Charities of Louisville provide clothing, household items, toiletries and toys to families they serve during the Christmas season. Parish groups…
Esperanza en El Señor — Visitando las tumbas en el cementerio
byHace dos semanas, regresé a Pensilvania para el entierro de un muy buen amigo con el que crecí. Al mismo tiempo, pude visitar el…
Hope in The Lord — Visiting the graves in the cemetery
byTwo weeks ago, I returned to Pennsylvania for the burial of a very good friend with whom I grew up. At the same time,…
November ‘Conversations’ will include discussions on African American Catholic History Month
byThe November episode of “Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz,” a TV show featuring the Archbishop of Louisville and his guests, will air on The Faith…
Catholic schools experience growth in learning during pandemic
byResults from the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth tests, administered in the Archdiocese of Louisville, showed that not even the uncertainty and changes…
Superintendent Leisa Schulz to retire
bySuperintendent of Catholic schools Leisa Schulz has announced plans to retire following the current academic year. Schulz, who has been a Catholic educator for…
Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — On Nov. 10, when the fate of the Affordable Care Act faced the Supreme Court for…