Seminarians ordained to the diaconate
byAs Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz ordained two men to the transitional diaconate Nov. 28, he told them there’s a “double dignity” inherent in the…
Sacred Heart Schools celebrate Ursuline Motherhouse renovation
bySacred Heart Schools celebrated the completion of a $1 million project to renovate the Ursuline Motherhouse, during a ribbon-cutting event Nov. 12. Over the…
New books for teens, kids focus on morality, Bible, Jesus
byBy Regina Lordan, Catholic News Service YARDLEY, Pa. — The following books are suitable for Christmas giving. “The Spider Who Saved Christmas: A Legend”…
Individuals invited to hang ornaments on Tree of Remembrance
byCalvary Cemetery will continue its tradition of hosting the Tree of Remembrance during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The public is invited to…
Court says Texas, Louisiana can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
byWASHINGTON — The president of the Susan B. Anthony List, a national pro-life organization, welcomed the Nov. 23 federal appeals court decision allowing Texas…
Court says N.Y. pandemic limits on houses of worship restrict religious freedom
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 5-4 decision issued just before midnight Nov. 25, the Supreme Court lifted the…
Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including Washington archbishop
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — One by one 11 senior churchmen, including two U.S. citizens — Cardinals…
Parishes give away hundreds of Thanksgiving meals and food baskets
byParishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville made it possible for several hundred families and individuals to sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year….
Letter from the Archbishop — Collection will aid abused women and children, as well as Hispanic families
byDear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, May God bless you! This weekend, our diocese will take up the national collection for the Catholic Campaign…