2025 Press Releases

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:

There is a critical need in Central Kentucky as a growing number of people are facing food insecurity. Food pantries operated by Catholic Charities of Louisville and St. Vincent de Paul of Louisville are experiencing a significant increase in families, making it hard to keep food on the shelves to meet the growing demand. The scripture, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink” (Mt. 25:35), […]

Obispos de EE. UU. emiten un «mensaje especial» sobre inmigración durante su asamblea plenaria en Baltimore

12 de noviembre de 2025

BALTIMORE – Al reunirse la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB) durante su Asamblea Plenaria de Otoño en Baltimore, los obispos emitieron un mensaje especial en el que expresaron su preocupación por la situación cambiante que afecta a los inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos.  Fue la primera vez en doce años que la USCCB recurrió a […]

U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore

November 12, 2025

BALTIMORE – As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops. The last one issued […]

I was deeply saddened upon hearing the news about the deadly UPS plane crash at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families who are mourning the death of their loved ones. May God comfort and strengthen them during this difficult time. I invite you to join me in praying for the repose of the souls of those killed, the healing of those injured, and their families. Let us also pray for […]

Louisville, KY. – The Archdiocese of Louisville is excited to announce that it will once again host a Priest Variety Show on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Saint Xavier High School in the Brown-Forman Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are $40. The event was initially supposed to take place this past January, but the event was cancelled due to a winter snowstorm.  The rescheduled event will kick off with a reception at 6:00 p.m. where guests will enjoy cocktails and hors […]

(Louisville, KY)  – In commemoration of its 25th anniversary and to underscore the ongoing significance of its mission, the Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC), which operates as part of the Multicultural Ministry of the Archdiocese of Louisville, will host a special dinner at its facility located at 3146 West Broadway in Louisville.

The CEC was founded with the aim of providing comprehensive cultural enrichment and academic development, serving as a vital resource for individuals seeking to enhance their lives holistically. The center […]

(Louisville, Kentucky) Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville will celebrate the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood at the Cathedral of the Assumption on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend as the archbishop ordains Deacon Patrick Cole McDowell a priest for the archdiocese which is comprised of twenty-four counties in Central Kentucky.

Deacon McDowell, 31, is a native of Bardstown and the oldest of three children. McDowell earned an undergraduate degree in history, […]

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 to serve as pastor of Saint Catherine Church, New Haven, Immaculate Conception Church, Culvertown and Saint Vincent de Paul Church, New Hope. He previously served as administrator at these parishes.

Reverend Sheejan George, C.M.I. PhD, a member of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, has been appointed to serve as […]