“The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide” Training Program for Ministers

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The Archdiocese of Louisville Family Ministries Office is pleased to announce a Leader Training seminar on “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide”, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This day-long training program is specially designed for anyone involved in ministry to divorced Catholics or those interested in starting a Catholic Divorce Recovery group (clergy, DRE, catechist, … Continue reading “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide” Training Program for Ministers

What Does Sanctity Really Mean?

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by Ed Harpring As Sanctity of Life Month and the commemoration of the notorious Roe v. Wade decision approaches, I wanted to highlight some of the remarks in a recent talk given by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput at the Pennsylvania Pro-life Federation Dinner in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 29, 2016. The Archbishop’s inspirational talk is especially befitting … Continue reading What Does Sanctity Really Mean?

There Is Hope For Healing After Abortion . . .

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You may have thought you had no choice, as having a baby simply wasn't an option you could grasp. Immediately following the results of your decision, there may have even been a sense of relief. Problem solved. It's over. You can resume life as it was before you knew you were pregnant. However, you've found … Continue reading There Is Hope For Healing After Abortion . . .

Combating Elder Abuse

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by Martine Bacci Siegel Elder abuse is a significant problem in the United States; over 500,000 cases of mistreatment against adults aged 60 or more are reported annually. During State Fiscal Year 2015, the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services received 30,037 calls for reports concerning adults 60 years and older. Those calls were screened and … Continue reading Combating Elder Abuse

What Does Dignity Really Mean?

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by Deacon Stephen Bowling Before coming to work for the Archdiocese, I worked for a “long-term healthcare provider”, something more commonly known as a nursing home company. It was during my time there that I was regularly able to partake of many steaming hot mugs full of human dignity - opportunities to observe and interact … Continue reading What Does Dignity Really Mean?

“The Persecuted Church – Waiting and Hoping for Peace”

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by Ed Harpring During Advent season, most of us in the Western Christian world look with peaceful anticipation to the joy of Christmas. However, in many parts of the world, during this Advent season, Christians are being brutally persecuted for their faith, and are forced to secretly celebrate the birth of our Lord, if indeed, … Continue reading “The Persecuted Church – Waiting and Hoping for Peace”

“Journey Of Hope” Catholic Divorce Care Program

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“Divorce is a detour, not a dead-end.” Do you know someone who is struggling with the pain of divorce? The “Journey of Hope” program is a proven means of providing hope and healing through the teachings and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. A new 15 week session of the program is beginning on January … Continue reading “Journey Of Hope” Catholic Divorce Care Program

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend – February 11-12, 2017

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“Marriage Encounter has a way of making sure that marriage is raised to the dignity it deserves.” – Archbishop Joseph Kurtz Do you want to make your marriage stronger? Would you like to spend an uninterrupted weekend with your spouse delving deeply into the wonderful commitment you made with each other in marriage? Worldwide Marriage … Continue reading Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend – February 11-12, 2017