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.

Prepare Your Heart – National Eucharistic Congress

The Archdiocese was just notified that day passes to the Eucharistic Congress are available and can be purchased in January 2024. If you do not have time to attend the full congress, please go here for more information about the day passes. These passes should be purchased in January directly at the Eucharistic Congress web page.

For tickets to the full Eucharistic Congress, the deadline for tickets to the Eucharistic Congress has been extended until December 31. This wonderful opportunity will take place from July 17-21, 2024, and 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! 

Save the Date

Annual Pro-Life Memorial Mass, Saturday, January 13, 2024: Archbishop Shelton Fabre will preside at the annual Pro-Life Mass, 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Church (5505 Bardstown Road, Louisville). More than 150 churches, schools, and organizations will come together to promote the right to life for all human beings. Please call or email Celesta Arnold to register your organization at 502-493-6276 or celesta.arnold58@gmail.com. Please include the name of the organization and if applicable, the name of the organization’s representative for the Rose Ceremony.

37th Annual Community Wide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Monday, January 15, 2024: Join Archbishop Shelton Fabre and the Archdiocesan Gospel Choir who will celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Scripture, reflective readings, and songs of praise. This will be held at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption (433 South Fifth Street, Louisville).

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Mass and Information Session, Wednesday, January 24: Archbishop Shelton Fabre will preside at the Mass for this annual kick-off event for the Rice Bowl collection. The Mass is at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church, and the information session will be held immediately following the Mass at the Saffin Center on the Holy Family (3938 Poplar Level Road, Louisville) campus. Parishes and schools bringing groups should RSVP with the number attending to Peyton Rhea at Catholic Charities. prhea@archlou.org.

Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Rouler, Tuesday, February 13, 2024: This 5^th annual Mardi Gras celebration will be held at the Mellwood Art Center (1860 Mellwood Avenue) from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There is a discount for purchasing tickets early, which expires December 24, so buy your tickets today here. This fun event will include a silent auction, live music, New Orleans food and drink, casino games, and bingo. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities of Louisville.

Catholic Charities Volunteer Opportunities

Ministers Needed for the Louisville Jail

The Archdiocese of Louisville provides weekly Catholic Communion Services to Louisville jail residents. We are allocated 15 volunteer IDs by the jail to fill 5 teams conducting 10 services each week. We need at least three more women and two more men to be able to conduct weekly services while scheduling each minister at least twice per month. These services are all on Friday mornings. For more information or to volunteer, call or email Deacon Steve Marks, 502-964-6966 or deacon.steve.marks@gmail.com.



Ombudsman

Being a Volunteer Ombudsman is a way to change the lives of people who need kindness and care. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the voices of those in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, working on their behalf to resolve care concerns, educating them on their rights, and advocating for improved quality of life in long-term care. Catholic Charities will provide training and walk with you on this journey.

There are two ways to volunteer:

Certified Volunteer Ombudsman: For volunteers looking to take on the role of resident advocates.

Friendly Visitor: 65 percent of residents in long-term care do not receive regular visitors. Friendly visitors spend time talking with residents and brightening their day in an informal way.

If you are interested in serving, please call or email Itzel Gonzales, Volunteer Coordinator (cell: 502-965-8303; email: igonzalez@archlou.org) or go to the Catholic Charities website and fill out a volunteer application here.