What's New in ArchLou

See episodes of “What’s New in ArchLou,” a monthly podcast highlighting the people and ministries of the Archdiocese of Louisville, the Catholic Church in Central Kentucky.

April 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes Richard “Tink” Guthrie, Vice Chancellor for Administration. Tink talks about his ministry with the Archdiocese of Louisville which includes his work on the Synod on Synodality and the National Eucharistic Congress, and his work with priests and parishes.

March 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes back Fr. Jeff Shooner, pastor of St. Patrick and the Vicar General, for part 3 of “Why Do Catholics Do That?” Dr. Reynolds and Fr. Shooner discuss various topics including the examination of conscience, liturgical colors, prayer and healing, annulment, and Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si.

February 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes Deacon Stephen Bowling, Director of Family and Life Ministries, and Mistianna Barnes, a Marriage Event Coordinator. They discuss the sacrament of marriage, marriage preparation programs, and marriage enrichment.

January 2025

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes Dr. F. DeKarlos Blackmon, vice chancellor for pastoral services, and Kanobia Russell-Blackmon, chief communications officer. In this episode, we will learn about this couple, hear their story, and discuss their ministry in the Archdiocese.

December 2024

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes Laura Zoeller, Consultant for Adult Faith Formation and Initiation for the archdiocese, and Amanda Martin, Postgraduate Program Director and Resource Teacher at Pitt Academy. Laura and Amanda talk about the ministry for students and adults with disabilities. They discuss their work and why this ministry is important in the archdiocese.

November 2024

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes Father John Baptist Hoang, Chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Louisville. Father Hoang talks about Catholic campus ministry, his role as the chaplain, and the impact the ministry has on the students at UofL.

October 2024

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes back Father Jeff Shooner, Vicar General and Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, for part 2 of “Why Do Catholics Do That?” Dr. Reynolds and Father Shooner discuss the Rosary, Holy Water, Respect Life Month, faith and science, miracles, and more. The episode concludes with a message from Archbishop Shelton Fabre about the Catholic Services Appeal.

September 2024

In this episode, host Dr. Brian Reynolds, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Louisville, welcomes Doris Swenson, principal of Holy Spirit Catholic School and Neil Hulsewede, principal of St. Rita Catholic School, to talk about Catholic education in the archdiocese. Swenson and Hulsewede discuss their roles as principals, their schools, and the benefits of a Catholic education.

August 2024

In this episode, Fr. Bill Hammer, pastor of St. Margaret Mary and St. William Parishes, and Jason Hall, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky, join host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese. Fr. Bill and Jason discuss elections and what the Church says about Catholic involvement in voting and in public affairs.

July 2024

In this episode, Fr. Matthew Millay, a newly ordained priest serving as associate pastor of Holy Spirit and St. Leonard, shares “Why I became a priest,” with host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese.

June 2024

In this episode, Michal Horace, Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adults, joins host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese. Michal discusses his role and the work of his office, the challenges facing youth and young adults today, and the call we each have to minister to young people.

May 2024

In this episode, Fr. Anthony Chandler, Vicar for Priests and Director of the Office of Priest Personnel, joins host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese. Fr. Chandler discusses his role as Vicar for Priests, the work of the Office of Priest Personnel, and the priest assignment process.