2025 Press Releases

(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 […]

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 19 people were killed after deadly storms hit parts of southern Kentucky. Join me in praying to God for the repose of the souls of those who died, for the healing of those injured, and for the strength of those who must now rebuild.

O God, to whose commands […]

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 Church in America as he is the first pope born in the United States. The process of choosing the Holy Father was done with prayer and discernment by the cardinal electors who were led by the Holy Spirit. I rejoice in their decision, and I […]

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, the Holy Father led from the heart and showed compassion and care for others. He made history as the first Pope from the Americas and from Argentina. He was also the first member of the Society of Jesus to be elected pope.  […]

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 Louisville.

A native of Burundi, Muhoza and his parents moved to Louisville in 2014. He currently attends St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in southern Indiana where he is in his seventh year of formation. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Catholic studies from […]

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 of violence against the sanctity of all human life. Having been privileged to serve the people of the “Crescent City” as auxiliary bishop from 2007-2013, I join Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond in praying for the repose of […]