Below is a link to the 2023 Archdiocese of Louisville Accountability Report. This annual exercise, which has continued in this Archdiocese for 33 years, flows from our commitment to transparency and responsiveness as we present an account of our fidelity to our mission to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to the stewardship of our financial resources. The first section, entitled the “Report on Mission,” provides a sampling of the ministries, programs, and events that have animated our local Church over the last year. The second section is a “Report on Finances,” which provides information derived from the audited financial statements. 

This month, we're highlighting some helpful and timely resources for Catholics throughout the Archdiocese. We encourage you to check out the resources below.

Archbishop Shelton Fabre’s Daily Twitter

Archbishop Shelton is tweeting a daily reflection on X (formerly known as Twitter). Follow him at @ArchbishopFabre.

Save the Dates

Respect Life Month: Human Trafficking in KY, Wednesday, October 11: This presentation will take place at St. Peter the Apostle Church (5431 Johnsontown Rd., Louisville). Mass is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m.

Mass for Healthcare Professionals on Sunday, October 15, 2023: Archbishop Shelton Fabre will preside at a Mass for Healthcare Professionals. Invoking the blessing of St. Luke, the patron saints of physicians, the Mass gathers doctors, dentists, nurses, psychologists, respiratory and physical therapists and all who work in healthcare to ask God’s blessing upon those who serve in this profession. Healthcare professionals are asked to wear their uniforms to Mass. This Mass will be held at Noon at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 South Fifth Street, Louisville, 40202. People of all faiths who work in the healthcare field are invited to attend.

Respect Life Month: Preparing for End of Life, Wednesday, October 18: This presentation will take place at St. Gabriel Church (5505 Bardstown Road, Louisville). Mass is at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m.

Respect Life Month: Open Wide Your Hearts: A Pastoral Letter Against Racism, Monday, October 23: This presentation by Archbishop Shelton Fabre will take place at the Cathedral of the Assumption (433 South Fifth Street, Louisville) at 7 p.m.

Mass for All Souls Day, Thursday, November 2, 2023: Join Catholic Cemeteries of Louisville and Vicar General Father Jeffrey P. Schooner in celebrating All Souls’ Day Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery. The service will take place outdoors, under a tent with seating provided. Upon arrival at the front gate, please follow the guidance of our crew who will be directing traffic.

Prayer Service on All Souls Day, Thursday, November 2, 2023: Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Indigent Burial Program will hold a prayer service on All Souls Day. All are welcome to attend as we observe All Souls Day and commit the remains of our departed sisters and brothers to their place of rest. This service will be held at noon at the Meadow Valley Cemetery, 11616 Deering Road, Louisville, KY, 40272. Catholic Charities’ Indigent Burial Program’s mission is to make sure every individual receives a personalized and respectful service that memorializes their life on earth. We want to ensure, as a community, that everyone who exits this life and enters the next is surrounded by people that care about them. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Catholic Charities of Louisville, at 502-637-9786 x340, or email mwhisman@archlou.org.

Gold Mass, Monday, November 27, 2023: Archbishop Shelton Fabre will preside at the Gold Mass, which honors scientists, science educators, and students of science and is open to all who have an interest in the relationship between faith and science. The Mass is at 6:00 p.m., Holy Family Church (3938 Poplar Level Road, Louisville), followed by pizza and a presentation in the Pastoral Center (3940 Poplar Level Road, right next to the Church.) The presentation features Christopher Graney, astronomer with the Vatican Observatory, and Tim Tomes, Archdiocesan Archivist, who will discuss the recently restored Bouchet Telescope. This 150-year-old telescope belonged to Monsignor Michael Bouchet, an inventor and vicar general for the then Diocese of Louisville in the 1870s.

Prepare Your Heart – National Eucharistic Congress

Next July, nearly 80,000 Catholics from all over the United States will gather in Indianapolis for a transformative encounter with Jesus. Together, we will ask Him to revive our hearts, our Church, and our world, launching us into a new chapter of missionary faith. This wonderful opportunity will take place from July 17-21, 2024, and you are invited and encouraged to participate. This event will feature compelling programming geared to various audiences, including youth, families, and individuals. For more information on the Congress go here.

The Archdiocese has received a discount for tickets to this event, reducing the price from $375 to $299 per person. To access this code, email or call archdiocesan Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Richard “Tink” Guthrie at tguthrie@archlou.org or 502-585-3291, ext. 1118. Registration does not include the cost of transportation, housing, or food. More information about hotels and housing can be found here.

Because space and accommodations are limited, you are encouraged to register as soon as you can! The discounted ticket price will be available until November 1.