Tears flow as pope washes feet of women inmates at Rome prison
ByBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — As Pope Francis poured water over their feet, dried them with a towel and kissed their…
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — As Pope Francis poured water over their feet, dried them with a towel and kissed their…
Jerry and Kathy Stauss, members of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 6. Mrs. Stauss, the former…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just before some 1,500 priests, bishops and cardinals renewed their priestly promises, Pope Francis asked them to…
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Carol Rogers, formerly Sister Ann Philomena, died on March 26. She was 86 and had been an SCN for…
SERVICES, DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on April 7 at St. Athanasius Church, 5915 Outer Loop, beginning at 1:30 p.m. with an…
My dear friends in Christ, happy Easter! I hope and pray that the joy of this Easter Sunday fills you and all of those…
The pounding echoes of a bass drum and the swelling of voices singing “Lift High the Cross” opened the annual Chrism Mass on the…
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering…
Immaculata Classical Academy marked World Down Syndrome Day March 22 with a school-wide assembly and by wearing colorful mismatched socks. During the assembly, students…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time in his 11-year papacy, Pope Francis has chosen to write his own meditations…
Easter Sunday always ushers in a season of great joy! Easter brings the beauty of springtime, the wonder of spending time with family and…
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer the 37th annual African American Catholic Day of Reflection from 9 a.m. to 2…
When Angelo Centeno, a senior at St. Xavier High School, enters the Catholic Church this Easter, he will be one step closer to answering…
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Only Jesus can deliver humanity from hatred and violence, Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday. “Jesus entered…
During the season of Lent, we are encouraged to “dig deeper” into the teaching and practice of Jesus. What we encounter in the Gospels…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy Spirit is like a line prompter at a theater, behind the scenes and constantly whispering…
By Maria Wiering (OSV News) — This summer’s National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis will provide a “Steubenville conference” experience for teenagers, while parents with children…
Archbishop Fabre has made the following appointments: Reverend Trumie C. “Pepper” Elliott will be administrator pro-tempore of St. Frances of Rome Church and St….
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church can draw closer to Jesus by accompanying migrants in their pursuit of a better…