Louisville Catholics who have encountered the new pope say he brings calm and listens well
byCardinal Robert F. Prevost was unknown to many throughout the world when he was introduced as the 267th pope May 8. But a few…
Archdiocesan News
Wedding Anniversaries — May 8, 2025
byMr. and Mrs. Michael Seidt, members of St. Peter the Apostle Church, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 24. Mrs. Seidt, the former…
Archbishop Fabre on Pope Leo XIV: A surprise, but a joyful surprise
byThe election of Pope Leo XIV May 8 was a surprise, but a joyful one, Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre told local journalists a few…
Local church reacts to white smoke, new pope
byLess than 24 hours after taking his last final in seminary, Deacon Cole McDowell rushed through the city of Rome to St. Peter’s Square…
Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV set for May 12 at the Cathedral of the Assumption
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for newly elected Pope Leo XIV at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the…
Archdiocese begins parish planning process to address ‘evolving needs’
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville is beginning a year-and-a-half-long parish planning process this month to consider how best to “address the evolving needs within our…
Bulletin Board — May 8, 2025
bySERVICES & DEVOTIONS A Special Disciples of Jesus Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on May 18 at St. Margaret Mary Church, 7813…
Diapers, dinners and the DMV: Local Catholics walk with moms in need
bySupporting pregnant mothers isn’t just about providing car seats and diapers, said Dana Hughes, a parishioner of St. Patrick Church. “We’ve helped anywhere from…
A ‘PR’ for the priesthood: Seminarian offers Boston Marathon for vocations
byWith a rosary in his hand and the priesthood on his mind, Emerson Wells, a Louisville native, crossed the finish line of the 129th…
Priests honored and thanked for 25, 50 and 70 years of priesthood
byPriests of the Archdiocese of Louisville gathered May 5 at the Cathedral of the Assumption to honor 11 fellow priests who are celebrating jubilees…