The Office of Multicultural Ministry, together with the Archdiocesan Creation Care Team, will host a Pilgrimage of Hope for Environmental and Racial Justice.

The pilgrimage commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’, the encyclical of Pope Francis concerning care for creation. During this Jubilee of Hope, the pilgrimage is meant to be a profound spiritual renewal that influences the environment, fostering the restoration of justice and righteousness. This transformation is essential for achieving lasting peace, which is the natural outcome of justice, bringing calm and security to our lives (cf. Isaiah 32:17). The Lord’s assurance that His people will dwell in peaceful and secure places emphasizes the deep connection between human well-being and the health of creation, illustrating that genuine peace and security arise when humanity aligns itself with God’s intended design for the earth.

The gathering will be held Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m. at Chickasaw Park (1200 Southwestern Parkway) in Louisville. The pilgrimage will begin with a prayer service and presentation about Rubbertown, an industrial area in west Louisville. Participants will learn about the decades of air pollution and its disproportionate impact on west Louisville and southwestern Jefferson County. Following the presentation, the participants will walk to the park’s nature play area for prayer and reflection. The pilgrimage will continue along Southwestern Parkway to West Broadway and conclude at the Catholic Enrichment Center for closing prayer, a reception, and fellowship.

“This pilgrimage unites us in prayer and purpose,” said M. Annette Mandley-Turner, director of the Office of Multicultural Ministry. “As we walk, we remember neighbors who have suffered from environmental harm and reaffirm our call to care for God’s creation and one another.”

Registration for the reception is required by September 2. To register, or for more information, please contact Multicultural Ministry at (502) 471-2146 or email omm@archlou.org.

The Safe Environment trainings are important training sessions designed to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all. This training, along with an Archdiocese of Louisville issued background check, is mandatory for anyone working with children. Even if you think you will be working with children in the future, but are unsure, you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these sessions. The trainings begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Martine Siegel at msiegel@archlou.org or call (502) 636-1044.

The Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Louisville. All sacramentally married couples are invited to attend with their families and be recognized with a certificate. Couples celebrating over 50 years will be personally congratulated and presented their certificate by Archbishop Shelton Fabre.

Couple wishing to participate should register through their respective parishes by Wednesday, September 3.

In recognition of National Suicide Awareness Month, the Office of Family and Life will host a Mass for Families Affected by Suicide on Wednesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Louisville. Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will serve as celebrant and Father Philip Erickson will serve as the homilist.

Join us as Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre celebrates a Blue Mass honoring the dedication and sacrifices of active, retired, and deceased Central Kentucky first responders. Deacon Greg Gitschier, a Louisville Police Chaplain, will preach.

Let us come together to pray for life, charity, justice, and peace! People from every religious tradition and faith conviction are invited to attend.

The Safe Environment trainings are important training sessions designed to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all. This training, along with an Archdiocese of Louisville issued background check, is mandatory for anyone working with children. Even if you think you will be working with children in the future, but are unsure, you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these sessions. The trainings begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Martine Siegel at msiegel@archlou.org or call (502) 636-1044.

The Office of Hispanic Ministry will host Encuentro Catequético: Comunión y Misión on Saturday, September 20 at Saint John Paul II Church. This gathering aims to enhance understanding and commitment to catechesis within our local church, especially among the Hispanic/Latino apostolate.

Catechetical leaders, catechists, and individuals involved in marriage, family life, and youth ministry are warmly invited to join this meaningful event. We especially encourage high school students in grades 11-12, young adults, and parents from the Hispanic/Latino community to take part in this gathering.

Registration is $25 per person. Lunch will be provided. To register, click HERE.

For more information, email Eva Gonzalez at egonzalez@archlou.org.

The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its African Ministries offer a Swahili Mass (Kiswahili Misa) on the 3^rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church located at 3112 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. Join Fr. Deogratias Ssamba, A.J. for the Mass. All are welcome! Swahili is a Bantu language widely used as a lingua franca (a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different) in East Africa and having official status in several countries. Many members of our African Catholic community speak Swahili. For further details, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502.471.2146.

The Safe Environment trainings are important training sessions designed to promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all. This training, along with an Archdiocese of Louisville issued background check, is mandatory for anyone working with children. Even if you think you will be working with children in the future, but are unsure, you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these sessions. The trainings begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Martine Siegel at msiegel@archlou.org or call (502) 636-1044.

Join Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre for the annual Green Mass at St. Raphael the Archangel Church on September 25 at 6:30 p.m. This will be the first Mass celebrated in the archdiocese under the new Mass for the Care of Creation formulary issued by the Vatican in July.

Following Mass, there will be a reception with light refreshments in the school cafeteria. Area high school environmental student groups will present projects demonstrating their care for our common home.