Churches sponsor habitat houses
byWork on houses being built by Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville has resumed following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. One…
Living Mission — Parish community is home away from home
byI came to Cambodia to work with deaf people and that is my main job, but because Maryknoll priests are native English speakers, the…
Editorial — Smiles are important
byWhen Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires became pope, one of the first things noticed about him was the warmth of his smile. It…
Jubilarian priests serve people near and far
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville has five priests this year who are celebrating 50 years of priesthood. Archdiocesan priests Fathers John W. Birk, John A….
Seminarian Q & A — Loi Pham
byWhat is the most surprising thing about being a seminarian? Many people love and care for me. How is your vocation different from…
Pandemic plagues summer picnic plans
byWhether you are buying a chance on a handmade quilt, spinning the wheel at a cake booth, catching up with friends or taking a…
With virus spike, California has new round of closures, including churches
byLOS ANGELES — In keeping with new directives from the state of California to stop the spike in confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the…
U.S. judge permanently stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat law’ from taking effect
byATLANTA — The head of a leading national pro-life organization said she was disappointed “the will of the people is being thwarted” in a…
Amid unrest, some say church can engage in fight against racism
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Some bishops have denounced them. Others have embraced them. One held a sign with the words…
Novelist cites Bronx priest’s influence on his writing, Catholic faith
byBy Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service TORONTO — A reader familiar with New York-based Irish American writer Peter Quinn’s work can be forgiven for…