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…
School choice challenge leaves program’s future uncertain
bySchool choice legislation, which has been a goal of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky for more than two decades, is set to become…
On DACA anniversary, bishop urges pathway to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’
byBy Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee marked the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action…
Local non-profit sending water filters to people of the Navajo Nation
byThe local non-profit Water With Blessings announced a new partnership June 10 with members of the Navajo Nation to help alleviate contamination that can…
Sister Anna Marie Rhodes, a professor of history, dies at 90
bySister of Charity of Nazareth Anna Marie Rhodes, formerly Sister Dorothy Jean, died June 11 in Nazareth, Ky. She was 90 and had been…
Ursuline Sister Sarah Stauble, a past president of her congregation, dies at 88
byUrsuline Sister of Louisville Sarah Stauble, a longtime teacher and leader of her congregation, died June 13 at Nazareth Home-Clifton. She was 88 and…