Pope appoints Savannah, Ga., bishop to be archbishop of Atlanta
byBy Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Savannah, Georgia, to be the archbishop of Atlanta. He…
A Time to Speak — For Lent, stop and breathe
byBy Deacon Lucio Caruso For many of us, our lives are so hurried that we seldom stop and take a breath! I believe our…
Teens urged to ‘be extra’ for Christ at conference
byDozens of teens took advantage of the extra day in February by gathering at the Flaget Retreat Center, 1935 Lewiston Drive, Feb. 29 for…
Why is this system of injustice allowed to linger?
byNearly a decade ago, Kentuckians learned that the death penalty here is broken beyond repair. That conclusion came from Kentucky legal scholars and jurists…
As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions
byBy Bronwen Dachs Catholic News Service Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread…
Churches work to alleviate suffering of people who ‘Remain in Mexico’
byBy David Agren Catholic News Service MATAMOROS, Mexico — From a row of tables set up amid a sea of tents, volunteers in teal…
Prayers requested after Nashville tornado
byFollowing the devastating tornado that tore through Nashville March 3, Bishop J. Mark Spalding of Nashville reported that one parish experienced significant damage —…
Salute sets sights on $1.2 million
byThe March 18 Salute to Catholic School Alumni aims to raise a record $1.2 million to help families afford Catholic schools. The evening will…
Pro-lifers hopeful for outcome of court’s first abortion case in four years
byBy Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Optimism among pro-lifers ran high March 3 for a successful outcome to the first abortion case…
Catholic Charities fundraiser draws 450
byCatholic Charities of Louisville launched a new tradition with its Mardi Gras Rouler fundraiser Feb. 25. The festivities, held at The Olmsted, netted more…