Living Mission — Death is universal, but funeral practices are different
byHuman beings around the world experience the same basic life events. The sequence, the length, the impact of events may vary, but most of…
Bishops’ anti-racism ad hoc committee up for reauthorization
byBy Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops are considering renewing the mandate of their Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism for…
Bishops consider COVID-19, racism additions to four-year strategic plan
byBy Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Although the U.S. bishops’ four-year strategic plan was adopted one year ago, it was not scheduled…
Bishops, in virtual meeting, focus on McCarrick report, pandemic, racism
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The first day of the virtual fall assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Nov. 16, included…
Alito sees religious freedom ‘fast becoming’ a ‘disfavored right’ among some
byBy Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Religious liberty “is fast becoming a disfavored right” in certain quarters in this country, Supreme Court…
Federal judge: rules restricting DACA program were invalid
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Nov. 14 that the suspension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
‘Holiday buffers’ recommended for Catholic schools
byRecord Staff Report The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Catholic Schools has issued guidance to schools in the archdiocese to include “buffer days” following…
Brooklyn Diocese asks high court for injunction on limits on indoor worship
byCatholic News Service BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Diocese of Brooklyn Nov. 12 filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court for an injunction…
Father William K. Miller, 85, dies
byRecord Staff Report Father William K. (Bill) Miller, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, died Nov. 13 at the age of 85. …
Ursuline Sister of Mount St. Joseph Helen Leo Ebelhar, 87, dies
byRecord Staff Report Ursuline Sister of Mount St. Joseph Helen Leo Ebelhar died Nov. 10 at Mount St. Joseph. She was 87 and in…