Ordination to the Order of Deacon

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 Marian University in Indianapolis.

Important Traffic and Parking Notice

Traffic delays are anticipated on the morning of the Diaconate Ordination, coinciding with the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon. It is recommended that you approach the Cathedral via I-64, utilizing the 9th Street exit. Additionally, parking may be limited due to the presence of runners and their supporters. To ensure timely arrival, please allocate extra time for your journey to the Cathedral.

Here is a link to the race course map: https://derbyfestivalmarathon.com/files/2025/01/2025-GE-Appliances-miniMarathon-and-Marathon-Course-Map.pdf