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I would like to share this wonderful Holy Thursday homily from the pastor of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Fr. Jeff Nicolas: God Recycles On the Fifth Sunday of Lent we heard God say through the prophet Isaiah, “See I … Continue reading →

Chrism Mass Homily: Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville “Rebuild My Church” A home builder, after years of hard work, decides to retire and tells the company owner. The owner replies, “Please build me one more house.” His heart not in … Continue reading →

Archbishop Kurtz’s Statement on House Bill 279 I am very pleased that Kentucky legislators passed House Bill 279 into law last evening. The right to practice our faith is one of our most basic human and civil rights. Obviously religious … Continue reading →

I would like to share the Palm Sunday homily below that was given by Deacon Stephan Phelps of the Cathedral of the Assumption. It provides a great introduction to Holy Week. Why Do We Do It? Why do we do … Continue reading →

One of my favorite churches in Rome, near the Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, is the French church of St. Louis. Amid the busy streets of Rome, it is very easy to pass this church without a glance, but if … Continue reading →

In Sunday’s Gospel reading, we heard the powerful encounter of Jesus, the woman caught in adultery, and her accusers.  Like two sides of the coin, Jesus takes two steps. First, He tells her accusers that the one without sin ought … Continue reading →

As we follow news about the events in Rome, I invite all Catholics throughout our 24 counties of the Archdiocese to join me in prayer for the cardinal-electors, for the yet unknown man who will be our new Holy Father, … Continue reading →

I write this as the College of Cardinals gather to prepare for the election of our new Holy Father. We may soon have a Pope. Even for those without any Latin background and those not Catholic, the phrase Habemus Papam … Continue reading →

 In 1973, when I was not quite one year a priest, I wrote my first letter to the editor. The Supreme Court decision, Roe versus Wade, had been issued.  My letter cried out for the needs of human beings without a … Continue reading →

Archbishop Kurtz Speaks at St. Patrick Parish’s Family Holy Hour, January 16, 2013 — click here to listen