Foundation prize is ‘validation’ of all Homeboy Industries does, says priest
byCatholic News Service LOS ANGELES — For Homeboy Industries to receive the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s 2020 Humanitarian Prize is “validation of our work…
Cardinal Dolan to offer prayer at Republican National Convention opening
byCLEVELAND — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York confirmed he has accepted an invitation from the Republican National Committee to offer a prayer…
Black Catholics for Justice hold walk
byDozens of Catholics gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption Aug. 15 in prayer prior to a walk for racial justice organized by Black…
Office of Multicultural Ministry encourages eligible voters to register
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry is encouraging those eligible to register to vote. The deadline to register in the 2020 general…
Sister Mary Schmuck celebrates 60 years as a Sister of Mercy
byRecord Staff Report Sister of Mercy Mary Schmuck celebrated her 60th anniversary in religious life on Aug. 16. Sister Schmuck, a native of Owensboro,…
Parishes contribute to annual ‘Crusade’ telethon collection
byParishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville contributed $214,856 to the 67th WHAS Crusade for Children, the second highest total from organizations and companies that…
E-town native professes perpetual vows
byRecord Staff Report Sister Corbin Hannah, a native of Elizabethtown, Ky., professed final vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods July 26…
Film director switches formats, writes book on grandpa’s WWII heroism
byMark Pattison WASHINGTON — Jon Erwin, in tandem with older brother Andrew, has directed movies with Christian themes over the past decade, including “October…
Like schools, religious ed programs must plan ways to teach amid pandemic
byBy Andy Telli Catholic News Service NASHVILLE — Just like schools, parish religious education programs have been forced to figure out how to provide…
Iowans who have completed sentence for felony conviction can now vote
byBy Barb Arland-Fye Catholic News Service DAVENPORT — More than 40,000 people in Iowa who have completed sentences for felony convictions have regained the…