Archdiocese of Louisville: Mission, Values, & Goals

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The Mission Statement of the Archdiocese of Louisville We are the Catholic Church in Central Kentucky, a community of believers rich in our tradition and growing in our diversity, striving for fullness of life in God. In communion with the Bishop of Rome, our mission is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ by: Worshipping God in word and sacrament; Teaching and sharing our faith; Serving human needs, especially those of the poor and oppressed; Promoting holiness of life through continuing conversion; Fostering justice and reconciliation among all God’s people. We commit ourselves to thankfulness through responsible stewardship of all God’s gifts.
Values In pursuit of this mission we choose to emphasize these particular values: The goodness of God manifested in all creation; The dignity of the person called to wholeness in Jesus Christ; The power of community committed to prayer, collaboration and service.
Goals Click on each goal below for the objectives and action steps. To make parishes vital centers of worship and Christian community. To teach Catholic beliefs, traditions, and values through lifelong formation and education. To share our faith with all God's people. To foster discipleship and provide leadership for all areas of Church ministry. To work for social justice in collaboration with all people of good will. To exercise responsible stewardship of our human and material resources.