Archbishop Kurtz named to Vatican congregation

By Marnie McAllister Record Assistant Editor With an announcement made by the Vatican Feb. 19, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz made history for the Archdiocese of Louisville. He is the first, or possibly the second, leader of the archdiocese to serve as a member of a Vatican congregation. Pope Francis appointed …

Bishops, priests gather in Knoxville for Louisville Province meeting

Bishops and priests from Tennessee and Kentucky convened in Knoxville Dec. 3-4 for a province meeting of the Archdiocese of Louisville. The province meeting was hosted by Bishop Richard F. Stika, who was joined by Bishops David R. Choby of the Diocese of Nashville, J. Terry Steib of the Diocese …

Archbishop Kurtz takes active role at synod

The Record and Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — To evangelize means to help people understand that God himself has responded to their questions, and that his response — the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ — is available to them as well, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Our role in …