Archdiocese of Louisville suspends Father Pablo Hernandez from all priestly duties
Father Pablo Hernandez has been suspended from priestly ministry, according to an announcement released on December 17, 2025. The suspension was issued due to his failure to accept and comply with directives intended for the good of his health and priestly ministry.
The statement reads: “Father Hernandez has been suspended from priestly ministry due to his failure to accept and comply with directives for the good of his own health and priestly ministry. Father Hernandez has no priestly faculties, should not be engaged in any priestly ministry, and should not be presenting himself as a priest.”
The Archdiocese of Louisville oversees parishes, schools, and ministries throughout Kentucky as part of its mission within the Roman Catholic Church. It provides pastoral care and sacramental services across central Kentucky through multiple parishes, operating under the guidance of the Archbishop of Louisville and consultative groups such as the College of Consultors and Pastoral Council. More information about its structure and activities can be found on the official website.
As an ecclesiastical territory aligned with the Roman Catholic Church, the Archdiocese works to promote spiritual development, support community outreach, offer faith education, administer sacraments, address human needs, encourage spiritual growth, advance justice and compassion, safeguard historical documents through its archives, and lead various ministries in central and southern Kentucky.
