A Mass of Spiritual Accompaniment for Separated Families is scheduled for August 30 at St. Peter the Apostle Church, with Father Silvio J. Fonseca Martinez as celebrant and homilist.| American Catholic Tribune
Catholics in the Diocese of Orlando are engaging in renewed discussions about the death penalty as Florida prepares for the execution of Kayle Bates on August 19, 2025.| American Catholic Tribune
More than 18,000 students and hundreds of teachers are returning to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville as the new academic year begins.| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Newark has announced that free and reduced-price meals will be available to eligible students for the 2025-2026 school year.| American Catholic Tribune
After more than 155 years of service in the Archdiocese of Louisville, the Sisters of Mercy are concluding their ministry in the region.| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has introduced new K–8 Educational Technology standards aimed at teaching students to use technology in a responsible and ethical manner.| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s 23 seminarians, including six new members this year, met with the St. Serra Club on August 8 during the club’s annual luncheon for seminarians.| American Catholic Tribune
Bellarmine University has launched a Dual Credit Institute, the school announced on August 5.| American Catholic Tribune
Catholic school teachers and administrators in Louisville gathered at St. Albert the Great Church on August 5 for the Archdiocese of Louisville’s annual back-to-school Mass.| American Catholic Tribune
Four seminarians of the Archdiocese of Louisville formally declared their intention to serve as priests during a special liturgy at the Cathedral of the Assumption on August 3.| American Catholic Tribune
Mass of the Air, a non-profit organization that broadcasts recorded Catholic Masses each Sunday, is inviting members of the Catholic community to attend its upcoming liturgy recordings.| American Catholic Tribune
Pilgrims from across the Diocese of Orlando have been participating in organized visits to key churches as part of the Jubilee Year of Hope, a special year marked by Catholic communities worldwide.| American Catholic Tribune
The late Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, left a significant legacy that includes a strong focus on synodality.| American Catholic Tribune
The Newman Connection, a program of the national non-profit organization Newman Ministry, aims to connect college students with Catholic campus ministries.| American Catholic Tribune
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre has called on Catholics to assist those experiencing hunger in Kentucky, following a recent press conference that underscored a growing need for food assistance.| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Louisville's Office of Multicultural Ministry held its 37th annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Dinner on May 17 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.| American Catholic Tribune
The Diocese of Columbus has announced a series of clergy assignments, effective this summer.| American Catholic Tribune
St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana, will host a Jubilee Year of Hope Family Retreat on July 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT.| American Catholic Tribune
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin expressed a mix of emotions following the recent papal conclave, where Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025.| American Catholic Tribune
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark has expressed his thoughts and prayers following the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, as the new leader of the Catholic Church.| American Catholic Tribune
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In a recent letter, the bishop reflected on the experiences of the apostles and disciples following the Resurrection of Jesus.| American Catholic Tribune
Most Catholics are familiar with the apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal, to three young cousins—Lucia de los Santos, Jacinta, and Francisco Marto—between May 13 and October 13, 1917.| American Catholic Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. Jonothan Bowling, members of St. Martha Church, are set to celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on May 18.| American Catholic Tribune
More than 300 individuals, including at least 40 priests and deacons, gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville on May 12 for a Mass of Thanksgiving.| American Catholic Tribune
Bellarmine University conducted its 72nd annual commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Freedom Hall, awarding a total of 781 degrees.| American Catholic Tribune
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has responded to the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pope.| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Louisville is initiating a parish planning process that will span a year and a half, aiming to address the evolving needs within the local church.| American Catholic Tribune
The Trump administration has initiated significant actions against gender ideology and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) at the United Nations.| American Catholic Tribune
A recent report from the Charlotte Lozier Institute challenges criticisms of the Global Protecting Life Rule, a policy reinstated by President Donald Trump that blocks U.S. funding to foreign abortion groups.| American Catholic Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Renn are set to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 15.| American Catholic Tribune
Georgette Dell’Orfano has lived at Epiphany Manor for 17 years, having moved in after a tree damaged her mobile home.| American Catholic Tribune
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, has issued a statement addressing past actions within the Archdiocese of Newark and Seton Hall University.| American Catholic Tribune
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark recently discussed his vision for the Church in northern New Jersey, aligning it with the words of Pope Francis from Evangelii Gaudium.| American Catholic Tribune
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, shared insights on pastoral conversion and missionary discipleship in a recent message to the community.| American Catholic Tribune
Catholics in Connecticut are working to help those impacted by what one lawmaker described as “historic, unprecedented flooding” on August 18-19 that took two lives and forced hundreds to flee for safety.| American Catholic Tribune
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EUSTIS — St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, perched atop a hill in Eustis, houses a museum dedicated to preserving its rich history. Dedicated in 1912, it is possibly the only church in the Diocese of Orlando with a designated museum.| American Catholic Tribune
ST. CLOUD | When Dr. Romualdo Dator conceived the idea of opening a free medical clinic in Osceola County, Bethanne Smith was eager to contribute. Fifteen years later, she continues to care for patients with dedication.| American Catholic Tribune
Catholic Charities of Louisville invites the public to "Tee It Up," a virtual, indoor golf park located at 201 Blankenbaker Parkway, on September 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Proceeds from the fees players pay that day will benefit Catholic Charities.| American Catholic Tribune
Mr. and Mrs. William Peak, members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 23. Mrs. Peak, formerly Judy Schweinhart, retired as a preschool teacher after 40 years of service. Mr. Peak retired from industrial maintenance after 42 years. The couple have five children (one is deceased), seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. They are celebrating with a trip to Hawaii.| American Catholic Tribune
A Japanese woman religious and Marian visionary has died five decades after witnessing the miraculous weeping of a statue of Mary and receiving urgent messages to pray in reparation for humanity’s sins.| American Catholic Tribune
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Mass for Peace in Our Communities at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St., at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.| American Catholic Tribune
The Gray Street Farmers’ Market, located at 485 E. Gray St., marks its 15th anniversary this year. Initially a collaboration between the University of Louisville (UofL) School of Public Health & Information Services and the Louisville Department of Health & Wellness, it now includes Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens as a new partner.| American Catholic Tribune
Prayers and power grid repairs are underway in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Hurricane Ernesto roared through the Caribbean.| American Catholic Tribune
Deacon Mark and Kim Rougeux, members of St. Patrick Church, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 17. Mrs. Rougeux, formerly known as Kim Nelson, works as an auditor for the archdiocese and volunteers for Hosparus and Baptist Eastpointe Surgery Center. Deacon Rougeux, D. Min., serves as a deacon for the Archdiocese of Louisville and as executive director of Mass of the Air.| American Catholic Tribune
The Season of Creation, observed from September 1 until the feast of St. Francis on October 4, is the focus of a poster contest offered in the Archdiocese of Louisville.| American Catholic Tribune
Every year, hundreds of thousands of youths are trafficked across the country, with Orlando ranking third per capita in the nation for reported human trafficking cases. In response to this growing issue, the Ministries of Holy Family Parish have partnered with the Diocese of Orlando Human Trafficking Task Force to host their second Human Trafficking Symposium on September 14.| American Catholic Tribune
By Lorene Hanley Duquin| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has introduced a new social media policy aimed at fostering community values among students, parents, educators, and administrators.| American Catholic Tribune
Dr. F. DeKarlos Blackmon and Kanobia Russell-Blackmon joined the staff of the Archdiocese of Louisville on August 1 in key leadership roles. The couple, originally from Mobile, Alabama, have served in several southern dioceses before their recent move to Louisville.| American Catholic Tribune
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
By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, OSV News| American Catholic Tribune
After five years of formation, 10 men from local parishes will be ordained deacons of the Archdiocese of Louisville on Aug. 24. Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will preside at the ordination Mass set for 11 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 5431 Johnsontown Road.| American Catholic Tribune
St. Margaret Mary Church, located at 7813 Shelbyville Road, will host a Special Disciples of Jesus Mass on August 18 at 3 p.m. The Mass is designed for children and invites special needs families and friends to attend. Fellowship will follow the service. For more information, contact Tara Mattingly at 690-2851 or tmattingly@stmm.org.| 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
The Mercy House distributed hundreds of free school supplies to students in need during its 2022 Back-to-School Giveaway in Newark. (Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Newark) Hundreds of free school supplies — along with sweet treats perfect for cooling down in the hot summer weather — will be provided to students in need at The Mercy House’s Back-to-School Giveaway and Italian Ice Social later this month.| American Catholic Tribune
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church, located at 508 Breckenridge Lane, will host a 13-week DivorceCare seminar and support group from August 28 to November 20. The sessions will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.| American Catholic Tribune
By Maureen Boyle, OSV News| American Catholic Tribune
At the close of the National Eucharistic Congress on July 21, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, addressed a crowd of 60,000 gathered at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium. He encouraged them to identify one person in their lives to intentionally evangelize.| American Catholic Tribune
Celebrating an Aug. 3 Mass for the Outreach 2024 LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Conference at Georgetown University, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington emphasized the importance of sincere dialogue in seeking unity within the Catholic Church.| American Catholic Tribune
American Olympians achieving podium positions in Paris include several Catholics who have consistently expressed their reliance on faith throughout their athletic careers.| American Catholic Tribune
Organizers of the Paris Olympic Games apologized during the Games’ daily news conference on July 28 to those offended by a drag performance during the opening ceremony that the French bishops said “included scenes of mockery and derision of Christianity.”| 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
On the feast of The Transfiguration of the Lord, Aug. 6, Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre celebrated the annual opening Mass for educators heading into a new school year.| American Catholic Tribune
The Archdiocese of Newark Schools Office has announced that St. Nicholas Catholic School in Jersey City, which serves students in grades Pre-K to 8, will not reopen in September.| American Catholic Tribune
