Annual Catholic Charities collection scheduled for Dec. 27-28 across Louisville parishes

On December 27 and 28, parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville will hold their annual Catholic Charities collection. The funds raised will support ministries that address the needs of individuals and families across the archdiocese’s 24 counties.

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre called on parishioners to participate in the collection as an act of charity during the Christmas season. “As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift to us, let us imitate God’s love for us through acts of charity to those in need,” he said.

Catholic Charities of Louisville provides assistance to people regardless of religious affiliation. According to Archbishop Fabre, while Catholics engage in many individual and parish-based charitable activities, more people are reached through Catholic Charities’ coordinated efforts.

The agency operates programs such as the Father Jack Jones Food Pantry, Sister Visitor Center, and Common Earth Gardens to address hunger. With a growing number of people experiencing food insecurity, Catholic Charities aims to provide help and uphold human dignity. In addition to food programs, it assists with rent and utilities, advocates for residents in long-term care facilities, supports survivors of human trafficking statewide, and offers refugee and immigration legal services. Last year nearly 80,000 people were served by Catholic Charities.

“Catholic Charities of Louisville embodies the social mission of the Catholic Church in the archdiocese,” Archbishop Fabre said. He encouraged contributions: “Please consider giving generously to support this mission, knowing that your gifts will tangibly share the love of Christ and minister to people who need the care of those around them.”

The Archdiocese of Louisville promotes spiritual development and community outreach through its ministries (http://www.archlou.org/). It operates under Roman Catholic governance headed by an archbishop (http://www.archlou.org/), providing pastoral care across central Kentucky (http://www.archlou.org/). Its work includes delivering religious services, administering sacraments, supporting parishes and schools throughout Kentucky (http://www.archlou.org/).

Archbishop Fabre concluded his letter by offering prayers for parishioners during this time.