Editorial – Shaping today’s children
byWe’ve bought loose-leaf paper, composition books, markers and the like. We’ve agonized over the pencil selection — hopeful they’ll withstand the abuse of our…
Christopher West plans local event
byChristopher West, author and co-founder of the Theology of Body Institute, will come to Louisville next month to present “Made for More: Visions of…
Students return to the classroom
byThe vocation of a Catholic educator involves more than simply teaching in a Catholic school, Father Martin Linebach told educators gathered Aug. 9 at…
Astronomy professor begins a new column this week
byBy Marnie McAllister, Record Editor A new column called “Science in the Bluegrass” begins this week on page four of The Record, the editorial…
Science in the Bluegrass
byHi, my name is Chris, and I am here from the Vatican’s astronomical observatory to write for The Record about science. That may sound…
Students and teachers to see changes this school year
byArchdiocese of Louisville schools — which are all back in session as of this week — opened to some changes this school year. Students…
Catholic peace advocates commemorate Hiroshima, Nagasaki anniversaries
byWASHINGTON — About 40 peace advocates representing about a dozen religious communities held a special Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration Prayer Service of Repentance midday…
After shootings, faith leaders ask end to hate speech, urge gun control
byWASHINGTON — The bells at the Cathedral Guadalupe in the Diocese of Dallas rang 31 times the night of Aug. 7 for those killed…
With Venezuela in a free fall, its bishops call out the government
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Bishop José Trinidad Fernández has seen up close the downward spiral of his native Venezuela. The…
Pew survey shows majority of Catholics don’t believe in ‘Real Presence’
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A new study about the level of Catholic belief in the real presence of Jesus in…