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I want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of our Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) program. This ministry lies at the heart of our mission to form and nurture the faith of our young people, ensuring that they grow in their knowledge and love of God.

It has come to my attention that some of you have received emails and text messages claiming to be from me, requesting assistance or personal information. Please know that these messages are not from me.

All are invited to register for this conferenced, hosted at EKU, which will teach you the danger signals and learning how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and possible saving a life. Bishop John is in support of this conference and will preside at a Mass. For more information, look at the flier attached.

"Saturday evening’s session at Lucas Oil Stadium included talks by Gloria Purvis, Jonathan Roumie, and Bishop Robert Barron. Gloria Purvis exhorted listeners toward Christian unity rather than disunity or undue allegiance to political party. Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus Christ in The Chosen, presented a dramatic reading from Chapter 6 of John...."

As the fall semester begins here at UK, I want to emphasize the critical role that our campus ministry plays in the lives of our students, especially during these challenging times.

As we prepare for the start of a new academic year at the University of Kentucky, I want to emphasize the significance of K Week—a critical time not only for the students arriving on campus but also for us as a parish community. K Week marks the beginning of a transformative journey for these young men and women, many of whom are away from home for the first time.

As we approach the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th, we reflect on the profound significance of this holy day in our Catholic faith. The Assumption celebrates Mary being taken up body and soul into heavenly glory...

Our parish is a vibrant, faith-filled community, blessed with many opportunities for you to share your time, talents, and treasures with others. As members of this community, we are called to live out our mission of service, love, and fellowship.

As we continue our journey in faith, I am reminded of our profound responsibility as stewards of God’s creation. In his encyclicals Laudato Si’ (“Praise Be to You,” 2015) and Laudate Deum (“Praise God,” 2023), Pope Francis calls us to an “ecological conversion,” urging us to care for our common home with the same love and respect we show each other.