Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 24
Yesterday, I issued the archdiocesan plan for reopening our churches for public liturgical celebrations, including Mass. My letter to the faithful is below. Please find the plan here at www.archlou.org/COVID-19. Please note that I will be engaged in ongoing [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 23
I would like to update you about a few developments in our archdiocesan response to sexual abuse. First, however, I want you to know of my prayers during this COVID-19 pandemic, especially for those who are ill or have family [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 22
Dear Friends: Greetings and prayers for all of you! I am writing to share a communication I sent to our priests this morning about the public celebration of the Holy Eucharist during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. I [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 21
Dear Faithful of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Greetings and prayers to all of you, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Louisville! I am writing to give you an update on my medical treatment and to express deep gratitude for your [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 20
I put the following letter in the July 18 The Record and on my blog and would like to share with my Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing readers: Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, May God bless you! I have received a [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 19
I usually use this Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing to communicate about issues related to the sexual abuse of minors and the Church’s response. Because I have found this communication tool to be so effective and have heard positive responses from many [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 18
Since an issue involving Father Jeff Gatlin and Saint Francis of Assisi Parish has been reported on by the public media over the last few days, I want to take some time to review the steps we took: In mid-May, [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 17
In my communication with you over the last several months, I have indicated that important directions would be forthcoming from the Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) with regard to bishop accountability in light of [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 16
1) Later this month, I will ordain three men to the diocesan priesthood: Deacons Anthony Leo Cecil, Jr., Steven James Reeves, and Kirby Brecklyn Rust. The ordination will take place on Saturday, May 25, 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of [...]
Archbishop’s Leadership Briefing 15
1) I have written often in these Briefings about actions that we have taken to combat child sexual abuse in our Archdiocese and in the broader Church. During this Child Abuse Prevention Month, I also invite your prayers. Here is [...]