Prayer for vocations
byGod our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people…
Vocation Director: God has called us by name
byThis Vocation Awareness Week, I am reminded once again of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. She was given a sacred assignment. She was given…
Raising a priest – Being the mother of a priest is humbling
byI would like to thank the Lord for calling our son David to the priesthood. Who could be able to make such a sacrifice?…
Monastery life allows God ‘to make us truly free,’ says Cistercian nun
byBy Jessica Weinberger Catholic News Service PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Less than 10 miles north of Prairie du Sac, 22 contemplative Catholic nuns…
Refusing God’s generosity is a sin, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In life, Christians face the choice of either being open to encountering God’s generosity…
Deacon Lawrence Biven, a deacon for 35 years, dies
byDeacon Lawrence “Larry” J. Biven, who served as a deacon for 35 years, died Nov. 1. He was 77. Deacon Biven was ordained Aug….
Share the Journey — Welcoming families and gathering to give thanks
byAs Thanksgiving approaches, I am once again excited to watch newly-arrived refugee families experience the holiday for the first time. While it may be…
The Serra Club opens its annual vocation essay and poster contest
byThe annual Vocation Essay and Poster Contest, sponsored by the Serra Club of Louisville and the Archdiocese of Louisville Vocation Office, is now open….
Souls of departed recalled on All Souls’ Day
byAll Souls’ Day is a time to gather and remember the souls of those who have gone before us, including the soul who has…
Catholic, other religious groups endorse ‘Faithful Democracy’ statement
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Six Catholic organizations have joined with other religious groups and denominational bodies in endorsing a wide-ranging…