Knights of Columbus remove trees, give out food after Iowa storm
byBy Andrew Fowler Catholic News Service NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Since the derecho storm devastated parts of Iowa, Aug. 10, local members of the…
At least 12 dead as tropical storm lashes Haiti, Dominican Republic
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — Officials reported that at least 12 people had died as Tropical Storm Laura lashed Haiti and…
Sister of Loretto Mary Peter Bruce, educator, dies
bySister of Loretto Mary Peter Bruce died Aug. 6 at the Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary in Nerinx, Ky. She was 88 and in her 70th…
Sister Visitor Center needs canned vegetables
byCatholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center has an immediate need for canned vegetables. Increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished Sister…
Tek4Kids to host fall virtual tech summit
byTek4Kids, a non-profit organization based in Jérémie, Haiti, that incorporates computer technology into classrooms, will host its first Tek4Kids Fall Virtual Summit on Sept….
Charity is path to perfection when done for Jesus, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The central focus of a Christian’s life and all he or she does to help others…
Planned Parenthood drops suit against Indiana abortion law on ultrasounds
byBy Jodi Marlin Catholic News Service FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Ending three years of legal dueling, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Aug. 20…
NIH board votes against funding most research proposals using fetal tissue
byBy Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Aug. 20 praised the National Institutes of Health’s…
WHO leader supports pope’s call for fair, global access to vaccine
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The head of the World Health Organization, which has been strongly advocating rapid, fair and…
God is with us at every step
byAs we come together to start a new school year in the midst of the new normal, we carry a variety of emotions —excitement,…