Press Releases
Clergy Appointments and Announcements
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre has made the following appointments, effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Pastor Appointments: Reverend A. Biju Chathely, C.M.I., a member of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, has been appointed [...]
Statement from Archbishop Shelton Fabre on Kentucky Storms
After devastating storms moved through central and southern Kentucky Friday night, my heart goes out to those who lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. I am saddened to learn that at least 23 people were [...]
Statement from Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre on the election of Pope Leo XIV
I want to extend my prayerful best wishes to Pope Leo XIV, the successor to St. Peter and Vicar of Christ. This is a historical and spiritual moment for the Catholic Church, and for the [...]
Statement from Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre on the Death of Pope Francis
Together with my brother bishops, priests, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Louisville and Catholics around the world, I mourn the death of Pope Francis. As the shepherd of the Catholic Church for 12 years, [...]
Diaconate Ordination for Seminarian Evrard Muhoza
April 14, 2025 (Louisville, KY) – Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will ordain seminarian Evrard Muhoza as a transitional deacon on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown [...]
Statement from Archbishop Shelton on deadly attack in New Orleans
My heart is heavy after learning about the violent attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans earlier on this New Year’s Day 2025. I am saddened that anyone would commit such a senseless act [...]