After 40+ years, eight educators retire
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has announced the retirement of 44 educators. Among those retiring at the close of the 2019-2020…
Ursuline Sister Jamesetta DeFelice, educator, dies
byUrsuline Sister of Louisville Jamesetta DeFelice, 89, died June 18 at Nazareth Home-Highlands. She was in her 71st year of religious life. Sister DeFelice,…
Archbishop prays for justice, peace, healing
byDuring a Mass to celebrate the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Juneteenth, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz prayed for justice, peace and…
Pastoral musicians convention goes virtual
byThe 2020 National Pastoral Musicians Convention, scheduled to be held in Louisville July 7 to 10, has moved from an in-person conference to a…
Young people call DACA ruling good news, but know battle not over
byBy Betty Araya Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — “It’s DACA; it’s good.” Those were the words Giovana Oaxaca wrote to her staff, hands trembling, when…
Retired pope returns to Vatican after visiting his brother in Germany
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican June 22, five days after flying to Germany…
Catholics urged to pray, reflect, act to safeguard religious freedom
byBy Leslie Miller Catholic News Service ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics to “pray, reflect and take action” on religious liberty in…
Students use 3D printers to make helpful gear for health care workers
byBy Kristen L. Byrd Catholic News Service RICHMOND, Va. — While the coronavirus pandemic closed schools throughout the country, students at a Virginia Catholic…
Lockdown has increased risk of grooming, abuse of minors, says expert
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The increased screen time and isolation due to quarantine measures or restrictions during the COVID-19…
St. Thomas Seminary recalled after 50 years
byThe end of May marked 50 years since St. Thomas Seminary in Louisville closed. The minor seminary, which included a high school and junior…