2017 Press Releases

May 15, 2017 (Louisville, Ky.) – On Saturday, May 27, 2017, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. will ordain Deacons Michael C. Martin and M. Casey Sanders to the diocesan priesthood for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville.  The ordination will take place at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 South Fifth Street. 

Deacon Michael C. Martin, 52, is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the son of Jean Popplewell Martin and Henry Martin, both deceased. Deacon […]

April 11, 2017 (Louisville, KY) – Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz has appointed Lisa DeJaco Crutcher as the next Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities. She succeeds Steve Bogus who has served Catholic Charities since 1995 and who retired at the end of March. Ms. Crutcher began work at Catholic Charities on Monday, April 3.

“Lisa brings to this position the perfect combination of professional and volunteer experience, a high degree of competence and a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities. […]

March 1, 2017 (Louisville, KY) – Five hundred and six individuals who are preparing to enter the Roman Catholic Church will be recognized during the “Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion” liturgies at two locations.  The first will be on Saturday, March 4, 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption (433 South Fifth Street).  The second will be on Sunday, March 5, 2:30 p.m. at Saint Peter the Apostle Church (5431 Johnsontown Road).

During this rite, the Catholic […]

Today, Father Joseph Hemmerle received a seven-year sentence following his conviction on one count of indecent or immoral practices with a minor.

No child should have to experience abuse of any kind.  The Archdiocese is committed to reaching out to victims of sexual abuse and preventing the sexual abuse of minors through training and education. We continue to encourage victims of sexual abuse by Church employees to contact the police and our Victim Assistance Coordinator, Martine Siegel at 502/636-1044 or […]

February 8, 2017 (Louisville, Ky) – The Archdiocese of Louisville is sponsoring the annual Catholic Men’s Conference, which will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Saint Michael Catholic Church (3705 Stone Lakes Drive), from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  (The doors will open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast.)

This year’s theme is “GO BE THE DIFFERENCE!”  Archbishop Joseph Kurtz and keynote speaker Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, Director of Busted Halo, will invite participants to answer the call to move out of […]