Archdiocesan News

Parish volunteers and staff are encouraged to attend “REV” event to discuss creating a culture of vocations The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Vocation Office wants Catholics to understand that all people should consider how God is calling them to live their … Continue reading →

The newly professed sister urges young people to give possible vocational calls a chance Sister of St. Joseph the Worker Cecilia Ross, who recently professed first vows, has a message for anyone discerning a call to the priesthood or religious … Continue reading →

Catholics urged to pray and act for religious freedom during Holy Hours and Fortnight for Freedom observance The bishops of the United States are asking Catholics around the nation to pray for, learn about and take action to understand and … Continue reading →

Clergy and lay Catholics visit with inmates at Marion Adjustment Center several times a week In the 25th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls on his followers to visit those in prison, proclaiming “whatever you did for one … Continue reading →

A new Faith Club is set to begin meeting this fall at St. Francis of Assisi Church Several parishes and volunteers in the Archdiocese of Louisville have been providing faith formation for developmentally disabled adults for a quarter of a … Continue reading →

Refugees from Bosnia, Sudan and Vietnam will give personal testimonials at the June 27 dinner Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Migration and Refugee Services will host its first fund-raising event, called “Celebration of Spirit & Success,” to honor refugees and those … Continue reading →

Jeff King, a 1995 graduate of Trinity High School, has spent the last decade or so serving the poorest of the poor as a “technical missionary” for Mercy Ships, a nonprofit organization that provides critical medical care to people all … Continue reading →

Despite having a small advertising budget, the shop is making ends meet ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — The St. Vincent de Paul Store in Elizabethtown will have a weeklong celebration June 1 to 8 to commemorate its first anniversary. The thrift and … Continue reading →

Deacon Nicholas Brown, who enjoys ministering to the elderly, will serve at parishes in and near Elizabethtown, Ky. Deacon Nicholas John Brown will be ordained to the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Louisville Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at … Continue reading →

Deacon Christopher Lubecke, who retired from the U.S. Army in 2005, will serve at St. Albert the Great Church. Deacon Christopher Bradley Lubecke, 47, will be ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville on Saturday, May 25, at the … Continue reading →

On Tuesday His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with about 2,400 area middle and high school students, including students from the Archdiocese of Louisville, during a program called “Youth Engaging Compassion — A Dialogue with the Dalai Lama.” The Dalai … Continue reading →

Workshop May 16 trained about 45 people to recruit immigrant advocates in dioceses around the state ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Immigration laws in this country are ripe for change, and with enough advocacy from the Catholic faithful, comprehensive and just immigration … Continue reading →

Seven priests celebrate 60, 50 and 25 years in the priesthood at annual presbyteral jubilee Mass Seven priests serving in the Archdiocese of Louisville celebrated jubilee years in the priesthood May 14 at the Cathedral of the Assumption. Father Kenneth … Continue reading →

Cassie Drury earned a trip to Hollywood and met actor Robert Downey Jr. because of her achievements in science St. Francis of Assisi eighth-grader Cassie Drury spent a week in Hollywood in early May where she appeared under the bright … Continue reading →

New building at Third and Kentucky Streets is expected to open in the spring of 2014 Spalding University, whose campus stretches along several city blocks in downtown Louisville, announced last Friday, May 10, that it plans to expand with the … Continue reading →

Ministries in formation, evangelization, counseling and Hispanic community have new leadership Four church workers recently have accepted new leadership posts in the Archdiocese of Louisville. And active parishioners are likely to encounter one or two of them in the coming … Continue reading →

The FeedMyNeighbor fund-raising event will be held at the Seelbach Hotel June 8 at 6:30 p.m. The daily free lunch program at the Cathedral of the Assumption has been feeding the hungry for more than eight decades. And now that … Continue reading →

Women religious organize prayer service to highlight the buying and selling of children, women and men in commercial sex trade As the city of Louisville prepares to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to Churchill Downs for the 139th running … Continue reading →

FREDERICKTOWN, Ky. — A portion of the parish center at Holy Trinity Church here will soon have a new name — Allegra Hall. The hall is being named after the late pastor of the parish, Father Christopher Allegra, who passed … Continue reading →

The eleventh annual senior event included a Derby hat contest and celebrity stick horse races Derby hats, mint juleps and horse races were the order of the day at the Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC) on April 30. The Archdiocese of … Continue reading →

The 32,000-square-foot church, home to one of the fastest-growing parishes in the archdiocese, will seat up to 1,500 The new St. Michael Church will be dedicated on Fathers’ Day, June 16, after nearly two years of construction. Both the parish’s … Continue reading →

Assumption High School campus minister and St. Martha School principal earn NCEA honors Two educators in the Archdiocese of Louisville have been honored by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Gloria Thornburg, campus minister at Assumption High School, and Cathy … Continue reading →

Basketball star spoke to students about the importance of education and hard work Students at St. Gabriel School, 5503 Bardstown Road, received a special visit April 18 from Peyton Siva, one of the stars of the University of Louisville’s national … Continue reading →

Archdiocesan Leadership Institute focused on the new evangelization and ways to implement it Nearly 200 representatives of parish staff, schools and archdiocesan agencies — and a few members of the clergy and religious orders — gathered at the Flaget Center … Continue reading →

President Obama calls the Patriots’ Day attack an act of terrorism; three dead and more than 170 injured BOSTON — Within hours of two explosions taking place near the finish line of the Boston Marathon April 15, Cardinal Sean P. … Continue reading →

Long-distance program through Loyola University conducts courses in the Archdiocese of Louisville The Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension, known as LIMEX, is enrolling a new class that will begin meeting this fall in the Archdiocese of Louisville. The program offers … Continue reading →

The Hearts on Fire Art Show and Auction will be April 12 at the Muhammad Ali Center CrossRoads Ministry, 1226 W. Oak Street, has been introducing young Catholics to the realities of urban life for more than a dozen years. … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY — Here are a few of Pope Francis’ favorite things, which he revealed in a series of interviews granted while he was archbishop of Buenos Aires. The interviews are in the book, Pope Francis: Conversations with Jorge Bergoglio by … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With Jesus’ resurrection “love has triumphed, mercy has been victorious,” Pope Francis said in his first Easter message “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world). “Let us become agents of this mercy, channels through … Continue reading →

Jeffrey Wright, a teacher at Male High School, tries to get his students to focus on, care for others Jeffrey Wright, a parishioner at St. Pius X Church, hopes his students learn more than just the laws of physics in … Continue reading →

Nine students will each receive a $7,000 scholarship from the Father John Morgan Charitable Trust Nine students, one from each of the Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville, were recently honored at the 23rd annual Salute to Catholic … Continue reading →

May God bless all of you during this Easter season! During this time of year, we celebrate the Risen Lord Jesus, Who lives and Who touches the dark corners of our lives and our baptism in which we are forever … Continue reading →

Several hundred people attended the annual Chrism Mass March 26 at the Cathedral of the Assumption The oils that are used for anointing in parishes around the Archdiocese of Louisville were blessed and consecrated last night during the annual Chrism … Continue reading →

Archbishop Kurtz will join Father Terry Bradshaw at the church’s dedication April 21 at 3 p.m. The parishioners of St. Bernadette Church have an extra reason to rejoice this Easter season. After nearly 10 months of construction, the new St. … Continue reading →

Local Catholics from Argentina and other parts of Latin America laud his concern for the poor Excited by Pope Francis’ humility and attention to the poor, local Catholics from Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Cuba and other parts of Latin America are … Continue reading →

Second annual event, held this year at St. Raphael Church, included large number of young people Matt Dickerson, right, and his father Ken were among the more than 600 men who attended the second annual Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Men’s … Continue reading →

Bells tolled and people rejoiced around the Archdiocese of Louisville as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was announced as Pope Francis I on the afternoon of March 13. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz said during a phone interview minutes after … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY — A respected Italian journal said Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, a 76-year-old Jesuit and now Pope Francis I, was the cardinal with the second-highest number of votes on each of the four ballots in the … Continue reading →

The 26th annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet was held March 2 The 26th annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet paid homage to both its past and its future during the March 2 event at the Seelbach Hilton … Continue reading →

Holy Family School, St. Paul School and St. Andrew Academy are poised to expand classroom technology and improve their buildings thanks to grants they received from Holy Trinity Church late last month. The St. Matthews area parish donated $65,000 — … Continue reading →

The news out of the Middle East seems to unfold like some continuous newsreel footage from long ago. The names change, the weapons become more modern, but the bottom line of that never-ending conflict remains. Missiles are launched into Israel. … Continue reading →

As of 2 p.m. today, local time, he ends his eight-year papacy and becomes Pope Emeritus VATICAN CITY — On his last full day as pope, Pope Benedict XVI delivered an unusually personal and emotional farewell address, thanking the faithful … Continue reading →

“On the Side of Angels” retreat held last weekend drew 50 teens from 25 parishes in nine counties Gathered in a field at Mount St. Francis Retreat Center February 23, 50 high schools students stood in a circle, ignored the … Continue reading →

The 23rd annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni will be held March 20 at the Galt House Hotel For the past few years, the annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni has set a new fund-raising record. This year will likely be … Continue reading →

All Saints Church in Taylorsville has a group of 14 preparing to join the church CAPTION: The Keller family from All Saints Church in Taylorsville, Ky., were among those participating in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion … Continue reading →

St. Francis of Assisi teacher will be honored at the annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni on March 20 Students, parents and the principal at St. Francis of Assisi School say that teacher Fred Whittaker is a phenomenal Catholic educator. … Continue reading →

One of Hand In Hand Ministries founders, Fowler faces health issues and a new chapter of his life Wayne Fowler came striding into a Highlands neighborhood coffee shop recently looking the picture of health. There was something close to a … Continue reading →

Church leaders urge the faithful to pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as the conclave approaches Like people around the world, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, prelates in the region and local clergy were surprised by the announcement that Pope Benedict … Continue reading →

Pontiff becomes the first in nearly six centuries to resign from his office VATICAN CITY — Saying he no longer has the strength to exercise ministry over the universal church, Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 that he would be … Continue reading →

Students hear how Lenten fundraiser helped Ghanian when he was orphaned Thomas Awiapo says he owes his life — literally — to the annual Lenten fundraiser known as CRS Rice Bowl. The little cardboard box that collects loose change on … Continue reading →

Winter weather interfered with scheduled Jubilee Mass that was to have been held at Holy Trinity Church The capricious winds of an Ohio Valley winter — together with a few inches of snow — resulted in the cancellation of the … Continue reading →

The financial aid effort will help bridge the gap between the need for help and available funds DeSales High School has established a $1 million financial aid fund that will help provide tuition assistance to the families of the south … Continue reading →

The presbyteral ordination will be February 2 at Holy Trinity Church in St. Matthews at 11 a.m. Deacon Steven Douglas Henriksen, 53, will be ordained to the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Louisville this Saturday, February 2, at 11 a.m. … Continue reading →

“Outstanding” educators and school supporters honored during Mass at Holy Family Church Catholic schools around the nation — including 47 schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville and their nearly 20,000 students — are in the midst of celebrating National Catholic … Continue reading →

New “Annual Fund” is appealing to parishes throughout the archdiocese to help increase tuition aid The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) is launching a new effort to bridge the financial gap between the need for tuition assistance and the funds available … Continue reading →

He and others will be honored at the annual Catholic Schools Week Mass on January 29 Father William P. Burks spent the last school day before Christmas break 2012 with the eighth-graders at John Paul II Academy. He shared with … Continue reading →

40th annual Pro-Life Memorial Mass marks the anniversary of the legalization of abortion More than 700 people who filled the pews at St. Martin of Tours Church prayed collectively for an end to abortion January 20 during the 40th annual … Continue reading →

Deacon Royce Winters of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati says God’s words guided Dr. Martin Luther King’s actions On the day when the nation inaugurated its first African American President for a second term, local Catholics gathered to celebrate the man … Continue reading →

Those who work to overturn decision say they feel sad but hopeful at the milestone The 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States will be met by the pro-life community with sadness, said … Continue reading →

Catholics @ the Capitol highlights bills related to abortion, health care, death penalty, human trafficking The Catholic Conference of Kentucky, the public policy arm of Kentucky’s four bishops, is in the midst of its Catholics @ the Capitol effort — … Continue reading →

One of the world’s largest makers of rosaries resides in a nondescript brown brick building in the 4600 block of Poplar Level Road. If you know where to look, you’ll see Our Lady’s Rosary Makers — it’s the building just … Continue reading →

Elizabethtown, Ky. — A Mass and Holy Hour for the protection of life, marriage and religious liberty drew about 100 people to St. James Church in Elizabethtown on January 5. The 8 a.m. liturgy was the first of six such … Continue reading →

Ever wonder why Catholics refer to church services as liturgies? Why do Catholics have one church in every diocese called a cathedral? And why do Catholics stand, sit and kneel during the Mass? These questions and a host of others … Continue reading →

When the Building a Future of Hope capital campaign was launched in August of 2008, few people this side of Wall Street had any notion that the nation’s economy was teetering on a precipice. Just weeks after the campaign began … Continue reading →

Christmas is a time for gift-giving and a great time to reflect upon two gifts that we receive at Christmas. First, we receive the gift of belonging more deeply to the family of God, and second, we have the opportunity … Continue reading →

Donors, volunteers help Sister Visitor Center provide toys, clothes and necessities to families in need this Christmas Thanks to the efforts of parishes, schools and businesses around the Archdiocese of Louisville, 300 impoverished families are receiving children’s Christmas gifts and … Continue reading →

Jenny Fuchs, a member of St. Aloysius Church in Pewee Valley, began making dolls, teddy bears and prayer blankets after being treated for cancer Jenny Fuchs has been crocheting toy dolls and prayer blankets for patients undergoing cancer treatment for … Continue reading →

Parishes, school boards and others are being asked to respond to new Catholic Elementary School Report The Archdiocese of Louisville is asking its parishes and people to consider new ways of governing and funding Catholic elementary schools. The process to … Continue reading →

A special exhibit on the archbishop’s life will open after the liturgy at the nearby History Center CAPTION: A display case, above, on loan from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, features a special exhibit of photos and other mementos … Continue reading →

Teachings of Pope John Paul II will be taught next semester in Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic schools Eighth-graders attending Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Louisville will begin using new curriculum next semester that’s based on the teachings of Blessed … Continue reading →

Dec. 1 event was the second in the Archdiocese of Louisville, following the first local congress in 1985 It’s not just that more than 430 people showed up Dec. 1 for the second Archdiocesan Black Catholic Congress. It’s not that … Continue reading →

Adapting to the needs of families, four parishes hold a catechesis night in lieu of December classes Advent, meant to be a time of joyful anticipation in the church calendar, has become a blur of frantic activity for some families. … Continue reading →

Archbishop Kurtz thanks the SCNs for 200 years of service to the Archdiocese of Louisville In a vibrant and lively opening procession, flag and drum bearers representing the United States, India, Belize, Nepal and Botswana led the way at a … Continue reading →

In 1999, Nikki Lutz’s father died at Baptist Hospital East. The family was distraught; it had happened very fast. In the midst of their crisis, they were disappointed with the Catholic Church because no one representing the church visited the … Continue reading →

The organization connects individuals who wish to donate items to non-profits that need them Before tossing out that old couch or pitching those gently-used cell phones, people might consider donating them. But to whom? And where do you go to … Continue reading →

“Theology on Third” program aims to engage Catholics of all ages in casual settings BARDSTOWN, Ky. — A new program offered by the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown, Ky., aims to engage Catholics outside of church. It is … Continue reading →

Frazier Hall, located on the campus of Bellarmine University, was filled with the sounds of an electronic keyboard and of hundreds of young people clapping their hands in unison on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Archdiocese of Louisville’s youth rally … Continue reading →

Dressed in a chic royal blue blazer and with modern geometric earrings, hair neatly pulled away from her face and perfect white teeth shining in her bright smile, Marion Delray asked a crowd of middle and high school students, “Do … Continue reading →

Sunday evening Mass proves popular with university students, others Less is more at Holy Name Church in Louisville. For the past five years, the church’s pastor, Father David Sánchez, has pared away the bread-and-butter of many Sunday services — music … Continue reading →

General Assembly in Baltimore reorganizes communications, approves documents on penance and preaching BALTIMORE — During their annual fall general assembly in Baltimore Nov. 12-15, the U.S. bishops voted down a document on the troubled U.S. economy, passed documents on penance … Continue reading →

Agency continues to assist about 1,300 clients while reminding others that the epidemic isn’t over It’s been two decades since eight Presentation Academy friends — four of them religious sisters — recognized the scope of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the … Continue reading →

For 20 years, Marlene Ryan, a parishioner of St. Agnes Church, has felt a special bond to recently-canonized St. Kateri Tekakwitha. The special connection began in the early 1990s when Ryan read two books — Saint Among Savages by Jesuit … Continue reading →

This year’s Catholic Services Appeal is but a few weeks old, and already there is much to celebrate. Last week the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Stewardship and Development announced that the annual campaign has already reached the half-way point … Continue reading →

The ten 30-inch by 40-inch canvases will hang in the entrance to St. Patrick School Students and visitors of St. Patrick School, 1000 N. Beckley Station Road, will soon have new artwork to gaze upon in the entryway to the … Continue reading →

Four parishioners portray Saints Kateri Tekakwitha, Joseph, Francis of Assisi and Elizabeth Ann Seton As the familiar lyrics of the old Christian hymn “When the Saints Go Marching In” floated in the crisp afternoon air, four people dressed as saints … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops recommended the Vatican establish a commission to monitor religious freedom, develop guidelines for training evangelizers and ensure there is a church in every diocese where confession is always available. At the … Continue reading →

Next year’s event will be held at St. Raphael Church, and a crowd of 750 men is expected Last March, the first Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Men’s Conference proved to be a success by any measure. The event was held … Continue reading →

Compassion, conservation and sacred tradition are among the topics of interfaith gathering The Center for Interfaith Relations’ 17th annual Festival of Faiths will return Nov. 14 to 18 with a focus on “Sacred Fire: Light of Compassion.” The theme is … Continue reading →

Immigrants and education will be the focus of Doors to Hope at the South Louisville parish Sister of Charity of Nazareth Rebecca Miles, the former leader of Sister Visitor Center, has come out of retirement to serve the people of … Continue reading →

Bellarmine professors are teaching educators new ways to boost their students’ reading skills The faculty of Nativity Academy at St. Boniface, an independent Catholic middle school, is being trained this fall to boost the reading skills of students. It’s part … Continue reading →

The Catholic campus ministry programs at the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University recently co-sponsored a two-part series on faithful citizenship in advance of the upcoming presidential election. The first session — which focused on conscience development — was held … Continue reading →

New effort encourages people to support the annual fund-raising appeal through wills, trusts, life insurance and bequeaths Now that the 2012-2013 Catholic Services Appeal is well underway, Erin Zuber wants you to know that there is an additional way for … Continue reading →

Bellarmine’s nursing faculty and students hope to improve care for immigrants seeking medical assistance Immigrants and other people who struggle to receive health care can go to St. Rita Church, 8709 Preston Highway, on two upcoming Wednesdays and receive free … Continue reading →

Nativity Academy students are excited about books thanks to the school’s new collection Eighth-graders at Nativity Academy at St. Boniface learned the great difference between reading a book and watching a movie adaptation when they delved into the Hunger Games … Continue reading →

Louisville’s archbishop delivered his five minute ‘intervention’ to the synod delegates on the second working day of the meeting VATICAN CITY — To evangelize means to help people understand that God himself has responded to their questions and that his … Continue reading →

In addition, today also marks the start of the Year of Faith as proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI This week marks a trio of major milestones in the Catholic church. The month-long 13th General Assembly of the World Synod of … Continue reading →

Annual conference of national group focuses on the new evangelization and increasing vocations St. Joseph Church in Butchertown reverberated Monday evening with an exuberant celebration of the Eucharist with nearly 100 Hispanic priests from around the nation. They were led … Continue reading →

Meeting on the new evangelization will be held Oct. 7-28 in Rome with more than 200 delegates When the World Synod of Bishops convenes on Oct. 7, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz will be among the more than 200 delegates from … Continue reading →

After last weekend’s letter from the archbishop, more than 1,000 pledges and gifts have been received Last weekend, most parishioners in the Archdiocese of Louisville received a personal invitation to participate in this year’s Catholic Services Appeal from Archbishop Joseph … Continue reading →

Fairfield, Ky., church was established by pioneers from Maryland in 1792 FAIRFIELD, Ky. — St. Michael Church in Nelson County Kentucky — located a few miles off of Bardstown Road just south of Mount Washington — is among the Archdiocese … Continue reading →

Following Mass, the archbishop held a “listening session” about the upcoming synod More than 60 young adults gathered at Holy Spirit Church, 3345 Lexington Road, Sunday, Sept. 23, to attend Mass with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, who told them that … Continue reading →

Celebration at former high school Sept. 22 was part of bicentennial of the Sisters of Loretto The Sisters of Loretto continued a year-long celebration of their bicentennial with a special Mass and program at the site of the former Loretto … Continue reading →

Parish in Clifton welcomes Archbishop Kurtz, former pastors to its anniversary celebration on Sept. 23 St. Frances of Rome Church, nestled in the heart of the Clifton neighborhood, has in its 125-year history emerged as the Archdiocese of Louisville’s “little … Continue reading →

Ann Marie Kelly is a lifelong member of the Archdiocese of Louisville, but until she had the chance to see closely the workings of the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), she had no idea of its scope and breadth. For the … Continue reading →

People all across the Archdiocese of Louisville are familiar with prayer — it’s an integral part of every Mass, every service, and for most people, every day. But this fall’s Why Catholic? initiative will give the people of the archdiocese … Continue reading →

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz urged the young people gathered to be true friends of Jesus Christ On a Friday evening when many teenagers are at football games or parties, more than 300 young people and 190 adult sponsors gathered at … Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Education has named St. James School a National Blue Ribbon School for 2012 ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — The United States Department of Education honored St. James School last Friday, Sept. 7, naming the regional Catholic school a … Continue reading →

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, area dignitaries part of the parish’s centennial celebration SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — Joseph and Peggy Raley were sitting near the front of St. Aloysius Church on Sept. 9, part of an early-arriving crowd that was preparing to … Continue reading →

Three teachers at Holy Family School are former students of principal Dr. Beverly McAuliffe Laura Carby, Andrea Gordon Ruley and Katie Wetterer knew Dr. Beverly McAuliffe long before she became principal at Holy Family School. Before the three teachers began … Continue reading →

The goal for this year’s Catholic Services Appeal is $2,750,000 More than 100 agencies, ministries and services provide assistance to people in need in the Archdiocese of Louisville, largely through a free-will offering fund known as the Catholic Services Appeal. … Continue reading →

The United States bishops’ Labor Day message characterizes the nation’s unemployment rate — and resulting poverty — as “a serious economic and moral failure.” The statement calls for an “economic renewal that places workers and their families at the center … Continue reading →

More than two dozen young adults gathered at a nursing home last Friday night to pray. They listened to Scripture, heard a homily about the importance of worshipping God and then took part in Eucharistic adoration. Some went to confession, … Continue reading →

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz ordained 15 men to the permanent diaconate last Saturday at the Cathedral of the Assumption. A standing-room-only crowd of the deacons’ families and friends filled the cathedral to capacity during the jubilant celebration. “We all promise … Continue reading →

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — A family from this central Kentucky city, known for their dedication to church and community, has been named the “International Family of the Year” by the Knights of Columbus. Paul and Marcia Gilbert and their seven children … Continue reading →

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — While walking through a portion of New England woods one summer, Ralph Waldo Emerson happened upon a rhodora, a flower of such dramatic beauty that it stirred the poet to create a verse that, even today, serves … Continue reading →

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz will ordain 15 men to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Louisville on Aug. 25 during an 11 a.m. ceremony at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St. Following is biographical information about … Continue reading →

Seven students from refugee families are receiving scholarships to attend Catholic schools in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville this school year. Those new students are among the more than 14,000 children who are attending Catholic grade schools. Five of the … Continue reading →

Growing up, Ann Colvin, a kindergarten teacher at St. Albert the Great School, always knew she wanted to be an educator. She was the oldest of seven children, she said, and “always loved being around children.” Her family experiences may … Continue reading →

Former head of Catholic schools in Memphis speaks tomore than 800 teachers at ‘back to school’ event As the more than 14,000 Catholic school children in the Archdiocese of Louisville returned to school this month, their teachers prepared for the … Continue reading →

After a disaster strikes, some charities sweep in to provide emergency aid to victims. Others help to clear debris. Months later, when the initial responders have gone, Catholic Charities of Louisville is there to help families rebuild their lives. That’s … Continue reading →

New guidelines call for more fruit and vegetables, fewer fats and calories for students who buy their lunches each day There was a time when few people, with the exception of mothers, of course, paid much attention to school lunches. … Continue reading →

A retreat intended to help high school- and college-aged young people connect more completely with Jesus Christ had its first session in the Archdiocese of Louisville last weekend. Forty-six high school- and college-aged students participated in the archdiocese’s initial “Teens … Continue reading →

The charitable organization sponsors 125seminarians and assists priests in eastern Africa What began two decades ago as a six-month sabbatical has led to a ministry in Africa that’s now sponsoring 125 seminarians and assisting priests in several of the continent’s … Continue reading →

Father John Rausch, a Glenmary priest and a columnist who works in Appalachia, told a crowd of fellow social ministers gathered at Bellarmine University last week that there is cause for hope in their work. His August 1 presentation at … Continue reading →

The talk was part of a four-day conference focused on Catholic social teaching and action Those attending the Social Action Summer Institute (SASI) Monday evening at Bellarmine University heard the grim statistics of human trafficking and were told ways to … Continue reading →

Father Paul Beach explains the nature of an annulment as the archdiocese offers a revised application process Father Paul Beach, pastor of St. Martin of Tours Church and a judge for the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Metropolitan Tribunal, said recently that … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS — Immaculee Ilibagiza’s account of the way she survived the Rwandan genocide — and found God while in hiding — inspired many who heard her at the National Black Catholic Congress XI held in Indianapolis July 19 to 21. … Continue reading →

INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis hosted 2,500 African American Catholics, including 78 from the Louisville archdiocese, during the National Black Catholic Congress XI July 19 to 21. Under the theme of “Faith Engaged: Empower, Equip, Evangelize,” participants witnessed testimonies, … Continue reading →

After tornadoes and severe storms rife with hail ravaged parts of Kentucky and Indiana in February and March of this year, donations from around the Archdiocese of Louisville poured into Catholic Charities of Louisville. The total donated to date is … Continue reading →

In recent months refugees who farm in local community gardens have started selling their extra produce at area farmer’s markets — and some are selling to local restaurants. The community gardens are made possible by the Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program … Continue reading →

Teens attending the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) last week learned that prayer should be an important component of daily life, especially when an individual holds a leadership position. Fifty-six teenagers took part in the institute, held at the Flaget Center … Continue reading →

Catholic Charities of Louisville and JustFaith Ministries are hosting a national program later this month focused on Catholic social teaching and poverty. The Social Action Summer Institute will be held July 29 to Aug. 1 at Bellarmine University. So far, … Continue reading →

ST. CATHARINE, Ky. — More than 375 youth participants and 125 religious priests, brothers, sisters and lay volunteers gathered last week at St. Catharine College near Springfield, Ky., for Ignite Your Torch, a Catholic youth conference. In its eighth year, … Continue reading →

The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Metropolitan Tribunal has revised the declaration of nullity process — commonly called an annulment — to make the experience a little less difficult for those seeking the declaration. Deacon Stephan Phelps, an assessor for the Tribunal, … Continue reading →

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — Parishioners and visitors filled St. Thomas Church in Bardstown, Ky., Sunday, July 1, to celebrate the parish’s 200th anniversary. Archbishop Kurtz blessed Russ and Jessica Clark and their son Cody after Mass. They celebrated their seventh wedding … Continue reading →

Ed Churchill has lived a life of “firsts.” He was among the 20,000 African-American men who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at a time when that branch of the service was still resisting integration. And when he’d done his … Continue reading →

Long before he’s legally able to drive on the interstate, people trust Ben Rhodes, a 15-year old student at Holy Cross High School, to drive a race car in excess of 160 miles an hour. Rhodes is currently in the … Continue reading →

Parishes all across the nation — and throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville — held special services and prayers this past weekend as they began observing the call of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for a “fortnight for freedom.” In … Continue reading →

Fifty-eight African American parishioners took part in a day-long archdiocesan retreat Saturday, June 23, at the Maloney Center in preparation for the upcoming National Black Catholic Congress. The event was organized by the archdiocese’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and was … Continue reading →

Thanks to a partnership between the Catholic Enrichment Center and the NorthWest Area Health Education Center, students involved in this summer’s Camp Africa Inspire will get to learn more about careers in the health care field. For more than 20 … Continue reading →

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — The Catholic Holy Land in Nelson, Washington, Marion and other counties in Central Kentucky is steeped in more than two centuries of history. And no parish in that heartland of the Archdiocese of Louisville is closer to … Continue reading →

June 15 was a special day for Gulalai Wali-Khan. It marked the one-year anniversary of her arrival to the United States, and it was a day of celebration for refugees everywhere. At a June 15 gathering held at Catholic Charities’ … Continue reading →

Ursuline Sister of Louisville Martha Buser, a spiritual director, believes that the life of a woman who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries holds spiritual treasures for people today. “What the world needs now is hope, for heaven’s sake, … Continue reading →

At a religious freedom rally where hundreds gathered outside the Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse, 601 West Broadway, on June 8, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz invited those gathered to join him and learn more about the issues surrounding the federal government’s … Continue reading →

Louise Heil — or Momma Lou, as she is known to most of her family and friends — has been a vital component of the parish picnic at St. Bartholomew Church since 1973. This year is no exception. For nearly … Continue reading →

Catholic Charities of Louisville, which aids hundreds of refugees each year, is hoping to engage more parishes and schools in its work through a new initiative called Parishes Organized to Welcome Refugees (POWR). About two dozen parishes and schools in … Continue reading →

Since 1902, the bones of two martyrs — St. Magnus, a Roman centurion, and St. Bonosa, a young Roman virgin — have flanked the altar at St. Martin of Tours Church. There the pair, who are believed to have been … Continue reading →

With the help of steely perseverance — and the aid of the Holy Spirit — Deacon Keith L. McKenzie stands ready to see his life-long dream come alive. Augustine Hall — a 4,000-square-foot shelter and recovery center for men fighting … Continue reading →

This time last year, four dozen children ages 9 to 17 gathered in the gym at St. Anthony Outreach Center to learn about basketball and respect during the center’s annual Basketball Academy. Later that summer, 118 children also attended the … Continue reading →

This fall, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz will be one of only a handful of bishops from the United States to take part in the 13th Ordinary Synod of Bishops at the Vatican. The main focus of this October synod will … Continue reading →

Six-month-old Addison Lynn Miles is fighting for her life. The infant has a rare form of leukemia and is in immediate need of a bone marrow transplant. Addison does not have a direct match within her family, so fellow St. … Continue reading →

The staff of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Migration and Refugee Services has received a national award from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for its work with refugees from Burma. The award was presented to Catholic Charities staff … Continue reading →

Deacon Stuart B. Priddy, who will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption, has always been drawn to serve people. As a seminarian, his call to service has found … Continue reading →

After the May 17 shootings that left three people dead and three others wounded, the city’s leaders — including representatives of the Catholic Church — began looking for ways to respond to what has become all-too-frequent street violence. Last Thursday’s … Continue reading →

BARDSTOWN, Ky. — Bethlehem High School conferred diplomas Sunday to 68 graduates during commencement exercises at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre at My Old Kentucky Home State Park. It was the school’s 100th graduating class. Principal Tom Hamilton said the … Continue reading →

Deacon David J. Carr, who will be ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville on May 26, discerned his vocation while standing guard as a security policeman for the Air Force in the Marshall Islands. It’s an unlikely scenario … Continue reading →

Trinity High School will be honored tonight by Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light (KIPL) for efforts to conserve energy and reduce waste around its campus in St. Matthews. Assumption High School was honored last year by that same organization, which … Continue reading →

While homeschooling isn’t common around the Archdiocese of Louisville, there are committed and faith-filled families in the archdiocese that do educate their children at home. And they want to share the benefits of homeschooling with other families during the Kentucky … Continue reading →

Deacon Christopher Rhodes, 34, a former Army infantry officer, began to consider the priesthood shortly after he joined the Catholic Church in 2002. But it wasn’t until he was stationed in Korea that he seriously felt called to the priesthood. … Continue reading →

When school ends for the summer break in less than a month, some 50,000 children in Jefferson County who rely on free or reduced-price lunches will lose the benefit of those reliable meals. Charities that help to feed some of … Continue reading →

The recently ended session of the Kentucky General Assembly left the Catholic Conference of Kentucky feeling far less than satisfied. In a May 7 interview, the conference’s executive director, Father Patrick Delahanty, used a single word to describe his reaction … Continue reading →

Sisters honor three young women who laid the foundation for their international community The Sisters of Loretto honored their founders, planned for the future, renewed their vows and took action to aid immigrants during a five-day bicentennial celebration held April … Continue reading →

Last year, the event raised $63,000 — all of which went back to the St. Joseph Home for the Aged “And we’re off,” bellowed Steve Hale, one of the announcers at the Little Sisters of the Poor’s 20th annual Turtle … Continue reading →

Bethlehem High School teacher Chris Cassady and Our Lady of Lourdes parishioner Wayne Cassady make pilgrimage to Cuba to see the pope Wayne Cassady and his son Chris recently took part in a pilgrimage to see Pope Benedict XVI during … Continue reading →

Three seminarians who are nearing the end of their studies for the priesthood will be ordained to the diaconate on April 28 at St. Barnabas Church, 3042 Hikes Lane. The ordination of Nicholas J. Brown, Steven D. Henriksen and Christopher … Continue reading →

The Holy Name Band gathered before a handful of listeners April 23 at the St. Joseph Home for the Aged and played about an hour and a half of music that filled the halls with marches and waltzes, swing tunes … Continue reading →

New blessing for unborn child originated with Archbishop Kurtz when he was bishop of Knoxville Catholic churches in the United States will be able to celebrate a special new blessing — which originated with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz — for … Continue reading →

HENRYVILLE, Ind. — Pages from Genesis, Ezekiel, Job and Ezra were unearthed from tornado-ravaged ground last week by teenage volunteers from St. Paul, Incarnation and Epiphany churches. The teens spent their entire spring break aiding people whose lives were turned … Continue reading →

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. — More than a dozen students at St. Catharine College near Springfield, Ky., formed Kentucky’s first chapter of Dominican Young Adults USA last fall. The group’s mission is simple: To grow spiritually and to reach out to others. … Continue reading →

Catholics of all ages who have experienced TEC are invited to April 28 gathering at Flaget Center The Archdiocese of Louisville will launch a new program in August that aims to help older teens and college-age adults to grow in … Continue reading →

VATICAN CITY — Light 
and darkness, truth and lies, hope and despair are in a constant battle in the world, but with his death and resurrection Jesus conquered sin and death for all time, Pope Benedict XVI said on Easter. … Continue reading →

If prayer lies at the heart of worship, music — at least for some — is the pulse that invigorates it. Pope Pius XII wrote about sacred music in his 1955 encyclical, Musicae Sacrae, “It should make the liturgical prayers … Continue reading →

Benedictine Father Boniface Hardin, who died March 24 at an Indianapolis nursing home, had a profound impact on the Archdiocese of Louisville — 
especially the local African American Catholic community. The native of Bardstown, Ky., was 78 years old. Father … Continue reading →

This Sunday, we celebrate Easter, the holiest day of the year when we announce with great joy: He who suffered painfully and innocently for our salvation is not dead but alive. ALLELUIA! And as followers of Jesus Christ, we rise … Continue reading →

There were more than 400 men in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on the morning of March 31, but they were as still as statues, as soundless as if the hall were empty. Standing before them, Deacon Greg Hall of … Continue reading →

The pastor of St. Aloysius Church in Shepherdsville, Ky., told parishioners and school families last weekend that the parish school, founded in 1957, will close at the end of this academic year. “As the costs of supporting the ministry of … Continue reading →

Students from Holy Cross College in Massachusetts have been making service trips to the state for decades For more than three decades, students from The College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., have been visiting and working in the southern … Continue reading →

Some of the brightest young minds in the Archdiocese of Louisville were on display March 24 at the Catholic Enrichment Center’s first Community Science Fair. Fifty-five students from grades five to eight in six local schools — St. Nicholas Academy, … Continue reading →

Single Catholic women 18-40 are invited to visit religious from eight nearby communities Women who are interested in religious life — even if they’re just curious — will have a chance to visit women religious from eight nearby communities during a … Continue reading →

Shively Area Ministries, sponsored by local churches, aids struggling families In an area of Louisville where the poverty rate reached 18 percent in 2010, Shively Area Ministries has expanded its food pantry to serve a growing number of people in … Continue reading →

Twenty voices and a lively piano accompaniment delighted a local retirement community Monday night with traditional Irish airs in four-part harmony. The Care Singers, a group of adult singers led by former music minister Kelly Cobb, visit nursing homes throughout … Continue reading →

A pilot program started at St. Margaret Mary, Holy Trinity and St. Albert the Great schools aims to change the way children 10 years old and younger learn and play tennis. The program — called “10 and Under Tennis” — … Continue reading →

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, St. Gabriel, St. X have done hands-on work to aid relief efforts Catholics around the Archdiocese of Louisville — spared the devastating effects of the March 2 tornadoes — have turned to helping people affected … Continue reading →

In an era when quilting circles, bridge clubs and other ladies’ societies are largely thought of as things of the past, the Ladies Sewing Society of St. Joseph Children’s Home is still going strong. The sewing group — founded in … Continue reading →

Bellarmine physical therapy students treat patients at the CEC twice a week Each semester, more than a dozen physical therapy doctoral program students from Bellarmine University visit the Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC) twice a week. There, free of charge, they … Continue reading →

The Catholic Church in the United States is “in for tough times” if vocations to the priesthood and religious life don’t increase significantly in the coming years, a speaker told priests, lay people and religious men and women who gathered … Continue reading →

More than 600 individuals attending the 25th annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet March 3 heard Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory call them to proclaim the message of Christ to the entire world. The banquet, sponsored by the Archdiocese of … Continue reading →

For the first time in its history, the judiciary committee of the Kentucky Senate has held a hearing on a bill that would replace the death penalty with a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. The hearing occurred … Continue reading →

Individuals preparing to enter the Catholic Church were recognized during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion ceremonies held at St. Patrick Church Feb. 25 and at the Cathedral of the Assumption Feb. 26. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz told … Continue reading →

Ken McKiernan looks every bit the part of an Irishman. Though his hair is now gray, the 78-year-old retired artist and advertising agency owner comes equipped with a ubiquitous smile, a quick-and-ready wit and the gift of story-telling that’s as … Continue reading →

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. — Parishioners of St. Rose Church here filled the church to capacity last Saturday to see the newly renovated sanctuary rededicated by Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz. The archbishop opened the celebratory Mass by congratulating the parish on “its … Continue reading →

Mary Jane Spaulding, a veteran teacher at St. Dominic School in Springfield, Ky., educates children in the tradition of the Dominican Sisters who once taught at the school, her alma mater. The last of the Dominican Sisters of Peace (then … Continue reading →

The center hopes to open this summer but still needs additional funding and supplies St. Mary’s Center, a day training center for intellectually challenged adults, plans to open its new facility at 14207 Aiken Road in Middletown this summer. But … Continue reading →

Thanks to the school board at St. Agnes School, Catholic Charities and a host of other people, Pragati Ghimire, a seven-year old refugee from Nepal, is attending St. Agnes School at no cost to her family. Pragati, along with her … Continue reading →

Sally Lynch, known as “Aunt Sally” to students at John Paul II Academy on Goldsmith Lane, has volunteered in Catholic schools for more than 30 years. She’s best known for her upbeat outlook — she has a seemingly irrepressible smile — … Continue reading →

ROME — Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan of New York said Feb. 13 that President Barack Obama’s revision to the contraceptive mandate in the health reform law did nothing to change the U.S. bishops’ opposition to what they regard as an … Continue reading →

Nearly 200 St. Xavier High School students give blood every year during the school’s annual blood drive. But a few dozen students have decided that they can do more. In fact, they can donate blood every 56 days if they … Continue reading →

Last year’s Salute to Catholic School Alumni raised more than $355,000 — which was a record for the 22-year-old event. But Richard A. Lechleiter, chairman of the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), says last year’s significant fund-raising total represents a record … Continue reading →

After losing federal funding to aid victims of human trafficking, Catholic Charities of Louisville and other agencies that help victims are backing a bipartisan anti-trafficking bill introduced last week in the Kentucky House of Representatives. “We have been shocked and … Continue reading →

Participants have the opportunity to discuss key bills and issues with legislators FRANKFORT, Ky. — More than 125 Catholics from around the Commonwealth of Kentucky gathered at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort Feb. 6 to discuss current legislative issues. … Continue reading →

Administrators, teachers and students from schools around the Archdiocese of Louisville gathered at Holy Trinity Church on Jan. 31 for the annual Catholic Schools Week liturgy. The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, is … Continue reading →

Twice Blessed Bargains, a thrift shop at St. Thomas More Church, is not only serving the needs of residents of the South End of Louisville but providing the parish with extra income as well. The store started out in one … Continue reading →

School in Lhomond has been supported by outreach from St. Edward parish, others In the weeks since the second anniversary of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake, national and local media have produced story after story detailing the rebuilding effort and noting … Continue reading →

Parishes plan to hold sign-ups for small groups this weekend and next The next six-week season of Why Catholic? will start the week of Feb. 20. And most parishes taking part in the faith formation process are holding sign-ups this … Continue reading →

Phyllis Elbert Dries, a teacher at St. Patrick School, has been awarded the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) Distinguished Teacher Award for 2012. The third-grade teacher has spent more than a quarter of a century educating and nurturing students in … Continue reading →

About 700 people filled the pews of St. Martin of Tours Church in downtown Louisville Sunday to pray for an end to abortion and other practices that threaten the dignity of human life. The annual Pro-life Memorial Mass usually draws … Continue reading →

Cooking course focuses on healthier options while still being affordable Tanya Beauchamp — Chef T, as she’s known around the Catholic Enrichment Center — says cooking healthy food is more than a job. For her, it’s a way of life. … Continue reading →

The way Capuchin Franciscan Friar Robert Marva of Cleveland, Ohio, sees it, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for our nation was based on courage and the dreams shared by Jesus Christ. Speaking at the 27th annual Dr. Martin Luther … Continue reading →

St. Margaret Mary School eighth-grader Rebekah Klawitter and her schoolmate, fourth-grader Nell Rydzewski, won first-place awards in the Serra Club’s new vocation awareness essay contest. The club, whose mission is to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life, sponsored … Continue reading →

The high school junior is a spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Sean Caffee, a junior at Trinity High School, is a survivor — a cancer survivor. Now the 17-year-old volunteers his time as a spokesperson for the Leukemia … Continue reading →

Maria Della Bella asked her parents to buy a headstone for an indigent man for her Christmas gift As families around the United States gathered around Christmas trees to unwrap new toys and gadgets on Christmas morning, the Della Bella … Continue reading →

Event has been about a year in planning and is expected to draw about 500 There have been men’s conferences in the Archdiocese of Louisville in the past, but nothing like the one that will unfold on March 31. The … Continue reading →

More than 800 mourners called to imitate the faith of retired archbishop The people of the Archdiocese of Louisville were called to imitate the faith of Archbishop Emeritus Thomas C. Kelly during his Mass of Christian Burial held Dec. 20 … Continue reading →

Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly left friends, coworkers, brother bishops and priests countless memories of both his leadership and his friendship following his death on Dec. 14. He is remembered by people who served with him as a simple and humble … Continue reading →

Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, who led the Archdiocese of Louisville from 1982 until his retirement in 2007, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Dec. 14 at his home on the campus of Holy Trinity Church. He was … Continue reading →

For scores of people throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville, the holiday season is anything but the most wonderful time of the year. For many it is a forlorn period of loneliness and reflection, a time spent recalling the pain of … Continue reading →

Bellarmine University’s campus minister, Dr. Melanie-Prejean Sullivan, has been recognized by the national Catholic Campus Ministry Association for a college-level course she developed on the subject of discernment. Sullivan wrote the curriculum several years ago to help students learn to … Continue reading →

After several years of anxious anticipation, parishioners at St. Peter the Apostle Church gathered Dec. 2 to dedicate their new church building. St. Peter the Apostle Church, 5431 Johnsontown Road, was formed in 2008 from the combination of Our Lady … Continue reading →

The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry received a $60,000 grant last week from The St. Jude Foundation, a local charity started by George Merrifield and his wife June to help struggling families. The grant, announced during a ceremony … Continue reading →

NAZARETH, Ky. — The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened their year-long bicentennial celebration Dec. 3 with a narrative chronicling their history in Nelson County and around the world. Sister Mary Elizabeth Miller, president of the congregation, told the crowd … Continue reading →

Presentation Academy, the oldest continuously operating high school in Louisville, celebrated its 180th anniversary last week with a program that paid homage to the school’s founders, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. The Nov. 21 event also served to honor … Continue reading →

Charity expands to St. Gabriel and expects to raise $90,000 for Christmas gifts Hundreds of children and adults are expected to spend $40,000 to $50,000 Dec. 4 at a local Target store — and it’s not a repeat of last … Continue reading →

Few problems reported as parishioners country-wide begin using the new missal WASHINGTON — Years of planning went into it, followed by catechesis over the past several months via workshops, classroom and video presentations, diocesan communiques, bishops’ pastoral letters, parish bulletin … Continue reading →

More than 400 young Catholics from the Archdiocese of Louisville and their chaperones gathered with about 23,000 others in Indianapolis last week to learn about their faith from church leaders and from one another. Among the church leaders who attended … Continue reading →

The Archdiocese of Louisville and its priests, deacons and women religious have a new resource available to them when they need guidance, care and spiritual support. It’s the Saint Luke Center in Lyndon, a ministry of Silver Spring, Maryland’s Saint … Continue reading →

Catholic Charismatic Renewal, a movement in the church devoted to the Holy Spirit, began in 1967 after students and professors at Duquesne University experienced what they described as a movement of the Holy Spirit. The movement rapidly spread across the … Continue reading →

The days are getting shorter and the wind has more of an edge to it now that Thanksgiving awaits and winter lies just over the horizon. For most people, these days are a time for putting up the storm windows … Continue reading →

Workshop helps American Sign Language interpreters learn concepts, language in the new missal In less than two weeks, Catholics around the United States will begin using the new translation of the Roman Missal. As the mainstream Catholic community learns the … Continue reading →

Bellarmine University has agreed to become a corporate sponsor of Nativity Academy at St. Boniface, a move that provides not only financial help for the school but also access to other educational resources. The agreement was announced at a luncheon … Continue reading →

“Golden Door” clinic is part of Sister Visitor Center’s expanded array of services A new clinic — called the Golden Door — has opened at the Sister Visitor Center to provide free medical care to struggling families. It’s open on … Continue reading →

Joseph Medley, 87, went from being a combat medic in World War II to leading Scouts at home Seems like it was just moments ago that Joseph Lamarr Medley was a young boy in Meade County, Ky., helping his family … Continue reading →

Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockton, Cal., called on people of all faiths to work collectively to take better care of creation during the Festival of Faiths Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Nov. 7 at the Henry Clay building. Bishop Blaire, who serves … Continue reading →

Sister Visitor Center has been through some changes in the last year or so. But one thing remains the same: a concern for people in need. Step into the center at 22nd Street and West Market, and you’ll be greeted … Continue reading →

The Kharels came to the U.S. in 2009 after living in refugee camps for 19 years Last Friday Chandra Kharel and her family realized a classic American dream — home ownership. While this is a significant feat for any family, … Continue reading →

The thrift store at St. Joseph Children’s Home has a new look, a new location, new hours and a new manager. The makeover began in April when the children’s home, at 2823 Frankfort Avenue, hired Margaret Thomas to manage the … Continue reading →

St. Mary Academy’s first agricultural fair gives students up-close look at growing food. Students at St. Mary Academy had the chance to learn more about the agricultural industry and food production at the school’s first agricultural fair held on Oct. … Continue reading →

Services to victims of human trafficking in Kentucky are facing an uncertain future with the expiration of two federal grants that funded anti-trafficking efforts in the state. The grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office … Continue reading →

The Catholic Family Center offers discounted student testing rates. Because of funding from the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA), the Catholic Family Center — which includes the Archdiocese of Louisville’s counseling office — is able to offer a variety of testing … Continue reading →

The Archdiocese of Louisville Vocation Office is hoping to encourage dozens of young men and women — ages 17 to 30 — to consider a religious vocation this fall. And the office plans to invite these young people to attend … Continue reading →

Ceremony on Oct. 16 marks latest additions to center near The Cathedral of the Assumption Phase II of the Archdiocese of Louisville History Center is a remarkable amalgamation of antiquity and technology. The center, which was re-dedicated Oct. 16 at … Continue reading →

“Sacred Air: Breath of Life,” the theme of this year’s Festival of Faiths, will be explored in a variety of programs on the Nov. 2 to 7 roster, including presentations on health, justice, concern for creation and ecology. The theme … Continue reading →

Historic parish in St. Mary, Ky., will hold celebration Oct. 16 By Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor ST. MARY, Ky. — St. Charles Church sits on a hill surrounded by a rambling parish cemetery in the Marion County countryside near … Continue reading →

By Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor A few hundred faithful gathered to pray the luminous mysteries of the rosary Sunday, Oct. 9, during the 60th annual Living Rosary held at Assumption High School’s gym. They prayed specifically for religious vocations … Continue reading →

By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer Dominic Ehrler met his wife, Mary Catherine, on his milk delivery route in 1943. Bremer Ehrler, married for 70 years, first met his wife Elizabeth “Bess” when her family were guests of his parents. … Continue reading →

The new church will have 35,281 square feet of worship, office and gathering space Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer More than 300 parishioners, community leaders and Archdiocese of Louisville officials gathered Sept. 29 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new … Continue reading →

Archbishop Kurtz helps parish celebrate its anniversary with Mass and reception Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church — including some who’ve been members there for more than 70 years — celebrated the parish’s 125th … Continue reading →

Archdiocese, agencies and workers agree to take better care of the environment Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor At the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center Oct. 2, Father J. Mark Spalding, vicar general of the archdiocese, and Anne Walter blessed with … Continue reading →

Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor Third-grade teacher holds students to a high standard, but accommodates their learning needs, too Paula Do has a reputation among St. Francis of Assisi School students for being strict. The third-grade teacher readily admits her … Continue reading →

Glenn Rutherford, Record Editor Open house to be held Sept. 25 following this year’s $200,000 renovation project For the past quarter-century, visitors to the St. John Center for homeless men have noticed not just that the former church seems always … Continue reading →

Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer While a priest may retire from his administrative or pastoral duties, he never retires from the priesthood. Father Gerald Timmel is still as active as he was before his retirement in 1999. Through his involvement … Continue reading →