Members of the Saint Serra Club met with the Archdiocese of Louisville’s new seminarians and those already in formation for the priesthood on August 9. The club, dedicated to fostering vocations, hosted its annual luncheon for seminarians at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center.| American Catholic Tribune
Catholic schools remain excluded from Maine’s tuition grant program, a federal judge ruled on August 8, though he noted that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit is expected to provide “a more authoritative ruling.”| American Catholic Tribune
Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, has traveled to Japan on a “pilgrimage of peace” commemorating the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. The pilgrimage, which the archbishop undertook last year as well, was announced Aug. 3 by the Santa Fe Archdiocese.| American Catholic Tribune
By Caroline de Sury, OSV News| American Catholic Tribune
En estos tiempos de incertidumbre política, es tentador ser cínico sobre las motivaciones y tácticas de los políticos y querer desentenderse de la política. Pero a pesar de lo que la gente suele decir, “política” no es una mala palabra. De hecho, como nos recuerda enérgicamente el Papa Francisco, los cristianos comprometidos y los ciudadanos fieles deben participar activamente en la política para garantizar el bien común.| American Catholic Tribune
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service| American Catholic Tribune
In a recent message, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, emphasized the importance of active political participation for committed Christians and faithful citizens. He cited Pope Francis' teachings to highlight that politics should not be seen as a negative arena but as an essential aspect of ensuring the common good.| American Catholic Tribune
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre has announced several official appointments, effective August 17, 2024.| American Catholic Tribune
The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville will offer Taizé prayer on August 12 at 7 p.m. in the Ursuline Motherhouse Chapel, located at 3115 Lexington Road. No registration is necessary. For more information, call 896-2781 or email lfeldkamp@ursulineslou.org.| American Catholic Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. David Rice, members of St. Gabriel Church, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 10. Mrs. Rice, the former Michelle Minch, and Mr. Rice both work for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The couple have one child.| American Catholic Tribune
Bishop’s Letter: Imitators of God| American Catholic Tribune