Archbishop Shelton Fabre's Statement
on the Shooting at Old National Bank
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My heart is heavy as we learn about another mass shooting, now in our own Louisville community. Even with our Easter hope so recently renewed, we have been quickly reminded that we still live in the shadow of the cross, the cross of senseless violence. For now, please join with me in praying for those who have died and for those who have been injured and for their families. Let us also pray for all in our community as we deal with this tragedy. |
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The Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville
will preside at
A Mass for the Victims of Louisville’s Mass Shooting – April 10, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Noon
Cathedral of the Assumption
433 South Fifth Street, Louisville
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Reflections on a Year as our Archbishop |
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On the April 2023 episode of the What's New in ArchLou podcast, Archbishop Shelton joins host Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor of the Archdiocese, to discuss Archbishop Shelton’s first year serving as the Archbishop of Louisville. Archbishop Shelton also shares an Easter message with our audience.
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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. |
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Reflection on my Journey to the Priesthood |
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Our Archdiocese has been blessed to welcome five transitional deacons this year: Kenny Nauert, Jr., Matthew Millay, Van Tran, and Yen Tran on March 25 and Michael Schultz on February 18.
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By Deacon Kenny Nauert, Jr.
When I think back on my journey towards the priesthood, I remember that it has been filled with moments of both trial and grace – but mostly grace! When I first heard God’s call to be his priest, I was in the fourth grade. My parish priest at the time had asked me, “Have you ever thought about being a priest?” Of course, being young I said, “Nope!” and life went on – or so I thought. Yet, those words stayed with me. As I grew older, I would oscillate between wanting to be a priest and being afraid of the priesthood and what that might mean for me.
Truly, I was afraid. I ran from the idea of being a priest. I did not think God could want someone like me to be His priest. I also wanted a large family like my dad – with kids running around and a wife by my side. I was sure that God was calling me to marriage, and not to the priesthood. Yet, I still wanted to do something with my life that I knew would help others. So, when I was a sophomore at DeSales, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher.
When I started at Western Kentucky University (WKU), I was intent on being a teacher; yet, at the same time, I still majored in Religious Studies, went to the Catholic Center for Mass, and joined men’s prayer groups. I made friends there whose love for Jesus showed me that a life dedicated to God and serving others is not something to be afraid of. With several of those same friends, I joined a discernment group of about twenty others – each of whom were discerning religious life, priesthood, or marriage. I came to realize that maybe God was calling me to be a priest...but the fear remained.
In my last two years at WKU, I worked at Gasper River – a summer camp and retreat center in Bowling Green run by the Diocese of Owensboro. God called me there, to teach his Word, to preach to his people – and I realized that I loved it. God had finally cracked the wall I had placed around my heart, and...Read More
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From the Archives:
Putting the Bouchet Telescope Back in Service
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By Chris Graney, astronomer with the Vatican Observatory
Monsignor Bouchet’s telescope is coming back to life! Who is Bouchet, you ask, and what is the story of his telescope? Msgr. Michael Bouchet lived from 1827 to 1903. He was rector of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville, Kentucky in the late nineteenth century, and Vicar General of the Louisville diocese. He had a refracting telescope of 4¼ inch (108 mm) aperture, manufactured by A. C. Schuman of Louisville.
That telescope still exists. It is housed in the Archdiocese of Louisville’s History Center, which is located across the street from the Cathedral. That’s the...Read More
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April 1
@ArchbishopFabre:
“Christ was handed over, to gather into one the scattered children of God.” (Jn 11:52). By his death and resurrection, Jesus has gathered us into the one family of God. He has redeemed us, healed our wounds, and set us free.
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4/13/23 Noon
4/13/23 3:30 p.m.
(See link for cost/registration)
4/14/23 10:00 a.m.
(See link for cost/registration)
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Resources & Recommendations |
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This month, we're highlighting some helpful and timely resources for Catholics throughout the Archdiocese. We encourage you to check out the resources below.
Prayer Vigil for Louisville’s Mass Shooting
A community-wide interfaith prayer vigil will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 5 p.m. at the Muhammad Ali Center Plaza. This is described by city leaders as a time for Louisville citizens to grieve, to heal, and to move forward.
Archbishop Shelton Fabre’s Daily Twitter
Archbishop Shelton is tweeting a daily reflection. Follow him at @ArchbishopFabre.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Each April, our nation observes Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. During this month, the Archdiocese shares regular messages for parishes and schools to share regarding child abuse prevention and the Church’s effort to address sexual abuse. To view this information, go here.
Catholic Charities of Louisville Needs Help for Refugees
After a decrease in new arrivals for the last few years, refugee resettlement in Louisville is picking up at a rapid pace. Catholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services program expects to resettle 120 refugees in the month of April alone. That is 120 people whom the agency will welcome with a safe, comfortable apartment stocked with the furniture and household items they need to start a new life and make a new home. But none of this will be possible without your help! Catholic Charities is in urgent need of furniture and home goods for our new neighbors.
Items urgently needed include:
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Dining / Kitchen Tables
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End Tables
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Couches (no sectionals or sleep sofas)
- Adult Bikes
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Housing Units (For more information, contact housing@archlou.org)
Catholic Charities will come to your home to pick up these items. The timing is dependent upon the truck’s availability. Or you can drop-off items at the 2220 W. Market Street location. Volunteers will be available to help you unload your items. Drop-offs are by appointment only. To schedule a drop off or pick up, call 502-636-9263.
Catholic Charities will hold an open drop-off day on Saturday, April 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Contact Catholic Charities if you plan to drop off on April 29 by calling 502-636-9263 or emailing donations@archlou.org.
You also may host a drive in your parish or neighborhood. For more information and guidelines regarding collection drives, contact Peyton Rhea, prhea@archlou.org.
Please note that Catholic Charities is not accepting donations of clothing. See here for an accepted list of donations.
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