Pray Stations in the cemetery during Lent
byEach Friday during Lent, students from local Catholic schools will lead the “Way of the Cross for Young Christians” at one of four cemeteries…
New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
byWASHINGTON — Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space…
Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
byBy Donis Tracy Catholic News Service BOSTON — The extra day we get approximately once every four years is a way to adapt the calendar…
Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Lent is a time for deeper dialogue with God through prayer, for renewed gratitude for God’s…
Sister Grace Maria Saia, an educator, dies at age 91
bySister of Charity of Nazareth Grace Maria Saia, 91, died Feb. 19 at Nazareth Home. She was a professed Sister of Charity of Nazareth…
Volunteers sought to keep vigil in for 40 Days for Life Campaign
byThe 40 Days for Life campaign — which coordinates 24-hour vigil at abortion clinics around the world — will be observed in Louisville during…
One year after abuse summit, church reviews progress, additional needs
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Since Pope Francis convened a historic summit at the Vatican one year ago to address…
Jean Vanier had ‘manipulative’ sexual relationships with six women
byBy Philippe Vaillancourt Catholic News Service MONTREAL — Jean Vanier, founder of the ecumenical L’Arche communities that provide group homes and spiritual support for people…
Authors explore where faith and science meet
byBy Timothy Walch Catholic News Service “In the Beginning: A Catholic Scientist Explains How God Made Earth Our Home” by Gerard Verschuuren. Sophia Institute…
‘Laudato Si’ ‘ at five: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment set the path five years ago and now a new…