Archdiocese of Louisville seminarian, Deacon Cole McDowell, was ordained a Priest by Archbishop Shelton Fabre on May 31 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption.
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A Door That’s Always Open
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Restoring Trust
Find information about the Archdiocese of Louisville’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children and youth and our sexual abuse policies.
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Pastoral Reflections
Archbishop Shelton Fabre is excited to share his monthly pastoral reflections, a message from Pope Francis and a prayer with leaders throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville.
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In accord with the Decree on Granting of Indulgence during the Ordinary Jubilee Year of 2025 called by Pope Francis, six churches of the Archdioceses of Louisville are designated pilgrimage sites.
We invite you to visit this page to submit your prayer intentions and to pray for the intentions of your brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Archdiocese.
Archdiocesan News
New leaders aim to help youth and young adults encounter Jesus
Father Anthony L. Cecil Jr. believes Gen Z and Gen Alpha — today’s children and young adults — are more open to religious experiences and...
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Local priest trains Ukrainian military members to recognize, treat PTSD
As war wages in Ukraine, Father Patrick Dolan, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, traveled to Kyiv, the capital of the Eastern...
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Catholic News
Remember Christ’s compassion, show compassion to others, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian compassion...
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Pope wants peace, not a role in negotiations, Cardinal Parolin says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s offer to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine — an offer...
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