Experiencing Joy
November 2022
Message from the Archbishop —
A Vocation Filled with Grace and Blessings
This article originally appeared in a special "Vocation Awareness" section of The Record. You are invited to make a gift to support our men in formation for the priesthood here.
My earliest memory of considering priesthood is when I was 5 or 6 years old, when our jovial Irish pastor told me I should be a priest. It stuck in my mind.

Baton Rouge had a high school seminary at the time, and I decided to enter in the ninth grade. However, I did not like it and returned home after three days!

I attended Catholic High of Pointe Coupee, graduating in 1981. After the death of my older brother to leukemia in 1980, I wondered about life and death and faith. The idea of priesthood arose again, so I decided to attend St. Joseph Seminary College (St. Ben) in St. Benedict, Louisiana, a seminary conducted by St. Joseph Abbey, in the fall of 1981 as a seminarian for the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Again, I did not like it and decided to leave the seminary at the end of the semester. However, I was visited by a Benedictine monk whom I greatly respected. He heard that I was not returning and asked me to reconsider. Because of my great respect for him, I returned. My second semester was better than my first, and I enjoyed the seminary.

I ended up liking it so much that I decided that I would enter the monastery and become a monk. My introverted personality drew me to the life of the monks. My spiritual director was a monk, and I expected him to be delighted that I planned to join the monastery, but his response was, “God has not called you to be a monk.”

I was stunned and disappointed. He said that I was seeking to simply “hide at the abbey,” and that is not why God calls people to monastic life. He encouraged me to continue discerning diocesan priesthood, which...Read More
Meet our Newest Priest
On the November 2022 episode of the What's New in ArchLou podcast, meet Fr. Dustin Hungerford, associate pastor of St. Margaret Mary and St. William, as he discusses his experiences and joys as a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Louisville.
New episodes of What's New in ArchLou will be available on the first Tuesday of each month in both video and audio only here.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
By Holly McGuire

Have you experienced a casual conversation that moves into a serious one, only to come to a stressful emotional impasse with the other person? Perhaps you remember a lively debate, which included many opinions and a meal. Good times were had by all, despite the varied perspectives. Relationships were maintained and strengthened. Today, however, a general conversation could go south in an instant. What happens when you need to have a challenging conversation in the workplace?

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Flaget Center, The Archdiocese Leadership Institute provides a one-day workshop on arduous discussions. In response to previous requests, author Ann Garrido, D.Min., is returning to the Archdiocese of Louisville to present on “Difficult Conversations in a Polarized World." Ann is an associate professor of homiletics at the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. Her latest book, Let’s Talk about Truth, explores the meaning and understanding of the word truth and its application in day-to-day conversations. For example, what is the difference between truth and reason? How does reason play into the development of truth and opinion? How does the use of data become a crucial component in formulating an idea, especially in this data-driven society? How do we respect the other person's dignity while articulating the truth of the Catholic faith?

In the workplace, it's a rock and a hard place situation. This workshop will explore these questions more with parish staff and agency leaders, allowing them to open wide their hearts to better communication with their faith communities.

Holly McGuire is Director of Continuing Education for Priests and Lay Ecclesial Ministers for the Archdiocese of Louisville. For more information about the upcoming Archdiocese Leadership Institute, Holly can be reached at (502) 471-2130 or hmcguire@archlou.org.
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Resources & Recommendations
This month, we're highlighting some helpful and timely resources for Catholics throughout the Archdiocese. We encourage you to check out the resources below.

Black Catholic History Month
November is Black Catholic History Month. Please see the special supplement, “Celebrating Black Catholic History Month – Living Our Faith” in The Record issue of November 3 here.

On July 24, 1990, the National Back Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. It also marks a time to share, in remembrance, the saints and souls of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Catholic School Tuition Assistance Available
Need-based tuition assistance is available for families attending Catholic schools, and the tuition assistance application portal will open for applications between October 15 and November 30, 2022. Last year, the Catholic Education Foundation and Catholic high schools distributed $20.5 million in tuition assistance to families with children in grades K-12. To see a brief video about the tuition assistance process, go here. Go here to apply online by November 30, 2022. 

For questions about the application form, call the FACTS parent help line at (866) 315-9262 or go here. 

Calling Young Adults: Learn about the Louisville Delegation for World Youth Day 2023
An information meeting for the 2023 World Youth Day will be held on Sunday, November 20 from 8-9 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption Undercroft. This meeting will be held immediately following the Global Celebration of Young People Mass and Dinner/Catechesis Session with Archbishop Fabre. More info and the RSVP information for the Mass and Dinner can be found here. Potential WYD Pilgrims are encouraged to attend both the Mass and Dinner.

Here are the WYD Pilgrimage Details:

Who? Young adults ages 18 to 40 and their leaders.

When and Where? July 29 to August 7, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal

How Much? Cost is expected to be approximately $3500. Fundraising will take place, so don't let finances be a barrier to what God has planned.

This meeting is not a commitment to attend. JUST come and learn and consider joining us for the adventure of a lifetime!

For more information and to register to get updates about Louisville @ WYD23 go here. Questions? Bryan Cain: 502-254-9440 or advancement@haalou.org.

Catholic Charities of Louisville: Presents with a Purpose 2022
We're so excited to celebrate Christmas with the Catholic Charities of Louisville family. To provide the best Christmas possible for clients, we are only accepting NEW items for Christmas donations. We ask that donated presents be UNWRAPPED and UNDER $50. Families are going to be shopping for themselves or being shopped for, and items need to be visible so they can get the items best suited for their family. Gift cards are welcome for any amount in $25 increments to Walmart, Kroger, and VISA. Please go here for more information and a gift list.

Questions? Individual donors and volunteers, please contact Toni Flores – aflores@archlou.org – 637-9786 x316. Parishes should contact Peyton Rhea – prhea@archlou.org – 637-9786 x 335
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