Share the Journey — A time of hope
byAdvent is a time of hope: a season in which those of us still in darkness await the coming of the light. But it…
Local non-profit sending water filters to storm-battered Honduras
byUrsuline Sister of Mount St. Joseph Larraine Lauter — co-founder of the non-profit Water With Blessings — said the devastation in Honduras caused by…
Spalding University announces new program for health workers
bySpalding University announced Nov. 20 that it has created an online program in critical care transport set to begin at the end of January….
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…