Archdiocesan News Archives

Archdiocesan NewsJuly 2, 2020

Assumption breaks ground on expansion

By The Record

By Ruby Thomas, Staff Writer Assumption High School has broken ground on a $6 million construction project that will transform its 65-year-old campus, adding…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 26, 2020

Catholic school reopening plan prioritizes the health of the body and spirit

By Marnie McAllister

When the 2020-2021 school year begins on or around Aug. 12, the typical back-to-school welcome events, such as school Masses, community-building and teacher retreats…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 25, 2020

After delay, parishes receive new Catholics

By Ruby Thomas

When public celebrations of the Easter Vigil were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April, hundreds of people expecting to receive the sacraments…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 24, 2020

After 40+ years, eight educators retire

By The Record

The Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has announced the retirement of 44 educators. Among those retiring at the close of the 2019-2020…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 24, 2020

Archbishop prays for justice, peace, healing

By The Record

During a Mass to celebrate the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Juneteenth, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz prayed for justice, peace and…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 24, 2020

Pastoral musicians convention goes virtual

By Jessica Able

The 2020 National Pastoral Musicians Convention, scheduled to be held in Louisville July 7 to 10, has moved from an in-person conference to a…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 19, 2020

St. Thomas Seminary recalled after 50 years

By Ruby Thomas

The end of May marked 50 years since St. Thomas Seminary in Louisville closed. The minor seminary, which included a high school and junior…

Archdiocesan NewsJune 18, 2020

Archbishop appoints two pastors

By The Record

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz has made the following appointments: Reverend Benni Pengiparambil, C.M.I. has been appointed pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in…