Oct 31 Arts and Culture Archdiocese of Louisville To Honor Black Catholic Pioneer Daniel Rudd Rudd was born in 1854 to enslaved parents just a short distance from Bardstown's St. Joseph Church, where his Catholic faith took root. By Rick Howlett Oct 31 Arts and Culture Archdiocese of Louisville To Honor Black Catholic Pioneer Daniel Rudd Rick Howlett
Oct 11 Arts and Culture Restored 1824 Painting Returns To Public View At Speed Art Museum The unveiling of the religious work marks the end of a four-year journey for the archivist who spearheaded its restoration. By Rick Howlett Oct 11 Arts and Culture Restored 1824 Painting Returns To Public View At Speed Art Museum Rick Howlett
Feb 8 Community Archdiocese Of Louisville Says 22 Priests ‘Credibly Accused’ Of Child Sex Abuse The archdiocese appointed former federal and state prosecutor Mark Miller to review its files on accusations of child sex abuse. By Rick Howlett Feb 8 Community Archdiocese Says 22 Priests 'Credibly Accused' Of Sex Abuse Rick Howlett
Dec 20 Investigations More Louisville Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Coach Archdiocese of Louisville and parish school officials denied to KyCIR that they had any knowledge of the accusations against Drew Conliffe. They even denied knowing whether he coached at any parish school. By R.G. Dunlop Dec 20 Investigations More Louisville Catholic School Alums Allege Abuse By Coach R.G. Dunlop
Mar 1 Community Gone Fishin’: Here’s The 2017 Louisville Fish Fry Schedule As in recent years, we've assembled a (searchable) list of Friday fish fries hosted by Archdiocese of Louisville parishes. By Jonese Franklin Mar 1 Community Gone Fishin': Here's The 2017 Louisville Fish Fry Schedule Jonese Franklin
Dec 20 Local News Warm Remembrances At Kelly Funeral Mass Hundreds of people gathered today at Louisville’s Cathedral of the Assumption to pay their final respects to Archbishop Emeritus Thomas C. Kelly. The 80-year-old retired Catholic leader died last week in Louisville. Kelly was remembered by colleagues as a humble man who was highly respected throughout the church. Among those paying tribute was Archbishop Emeritus […] By Rick Howlett Dec 20 Local News Warm Remembrances At Kelly Funeral Mass Rick Howlett
Dec 15 Local News Funeral Arrangements Announced For Retired Archbishop Thomas Kelly Funeral arrangements are complete for retired Archbishop of Louisville Thomas C. Kelly, who died yesterday at the age of 80: Sunday, December 18: 7: 30 p.m. Rite of Reception of the Body, Cathedral of the Assumption 8:00-9:00 p.m.: Public Visitation Monday, December 19: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Public Visitation at Cathedral of the Assumption […] By Rick Howlett Dec 15 Local News Funeral Arrangements Announced For Retired Archbishop Thomas Kelly Rick Howlett
Nov 26 Local News In Depth: Catholics Preparing For Liturgy Changes Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent in the Roman Catholic Church—-the spiritual preparation for Christmas. But it will also mark a major milestone for millions of Catholics across the country, including the 200,000 members of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Sweeping changes to the church liturgy–the ritual prayers recited during Mass—go into effect. […] By Rick Howlett Nov 26 Local News In Depth: Catholics Preparing For Liturgy Changes Rick Howlett
Nov 25 Local News New Liturgical Era Begins Sunday For Roman Catholics This Sunday, millions of Roman Catholics in English-speaking countries will begin reciting a new set of prayers during the celebration of Mass. That’s when a new translation of those prayers, the Roman Missal, goes into effect. Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz says clergy and parishioners alike have long been preparing for the changes. “I like to […] By Rick Howlett Nov 25 Local News New Liturgical Era Begins Sunday For Roman Catholics Rick Howlett
Nov 16 Local News Kurtz Elected To Bishops’ Group Leadership Post Kurtz was elected Tuesday on the third ballot in a runoff against the Archbishop of Denver during the group's fall General Assembly in Baltimore. He'll serve a three year term. By Rick Howlett Nov 16 Local News Kurtz Elected To Bishops’ Group Leadership Post Rick Howlett
Dec 15 Local News Medley To Become Bishop Of Owensboro Diocese Pope Benedict has appointed a new bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro. Father William Medley will be ordained as the fourth bishop of the western Kentucky diocese in February. The 57 year old Medley is a familiar figure in the Louisville area, where he has been pastor of several parishes and served in other […] By Rick Howlett Dec 15 Local News Medley To Become Bishop Of Owensboro Diocese Rick Howlett
Sep 13 Local News New Presentation Academy Building To Be Dedicated Louisville’s Presentation Academy will hold a dedication ceremony today for its new $5 million Arts and Athletic Center on South Fourth Street. The school’s President, Sister Christine Beckett, says the Catholic high school will welcome city and state officials, students, donors, alumni and friends for the ceremony. “The Archbishop of Louisville will be there to bless—to actually […] By Rick Howlett Sep 13 Local News New Presentation Academy Building To Be Dedicated Rick Howlett
Aug 18 Local News New School Year Begins For Catholic Students Thousands of students in the Cathlolic Archiocese of Louisville school system are returning to class this week, many of them on Wednesday. Superintendent Leisa Schulz says total enrollment is expected to exceed 20,000. One school, Saint Mary Academy, is operating on a new campus in eastern Jefferson County. “Saint Mary is our latest regional […] By Rick Howlett Aug 18 Local News New School Year Begins For Catholic Students Rick Howlett