Conference to buoy ministry behind bars
byFor the past seven years individuals concerned about the well being of men and women affected by incarceration have gathered at the “Reaching Individuals:…
Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience
byVATICAN CITY — Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Meekness entails tenaciously…
‘Rachel’s Vineyard’ retreats for healing after abortion planned March 20-22
byTwo Rachel’s Vineyard retreats, for those healing after an abortion, will be offered the weekend of March 20-22. According to the organizers, “Rachel’s Vineyard…
Program on contemplative practices for Lent planned
byThe Angela Merici Center for Spirituality will offer “Contemplative Spiritual Practices for Lent,” facilitated by Ginny Schaeffer, on Tuesdays in March, beginning on March…
CANCELED — Catholics @ the Capitol advocacy day set for the Archdiocese of Louisville
byCANCELED — The Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Advocacy Day, a Catholics @ the Capitol event, will be held on March 11 in Frankfort, Ky….
Hearts hardened by ideology, ego leave no room for God, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hearts hardened by ideology, selfishness and arrogance leave no room for God, Pope Francis said….
Catholics ‘unfriend’ social media, choose ‘digital detox’ for Lent
byBy Tim Swift Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — No selfies. No cat videos. Not even an artfully composed photo of avocado toast. Come Ash…
Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week…
Hildegard House seeks volunteers, offers two-day training in March
byHildegard House, 114 Adams Street, is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide care, just as a family member would, for individuals at the end…
Change to public charge rule seen to have chilling effect on immigrants
byNEW YORK — Widespread confusion about a recent change to the so-called “public charge” law that limits immigrants’ use of government benefit programs will…