Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

A Mass for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide will be held on February 19 at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will be the celebrant, with Father Jonathan Erdman as the homilist. The Mass is open to all.

Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent at one of four Catholic cemeteries in Louisville. Students from Bellarmine University will lead the Stations of the Cross at Calvary Cemetery on February 16, and Deacon Scott Haner will lead the Stations of the Cross at St. Louis Cemetery on February 23. Participants have the option to walk or drive to each station.

St. Agnes Church will be hosting a parish mission from February 25-28. The mission, led by Father Richard Burke, will begin at 7 p.m. each evening.

The Archdiocese of Louisville Ministry Institute is offering a Lenten retreat on "Praying with the Icons of Lent and Easter" on March 2. The retreat, led by Benedictine Sister Jeana Visel, will take place at St. Agnes Church.

Catholic Charities of Louisville's Migration and Refugee Services program is seeking furniture donations for newly arrived refugees. They are specifically looking for coffee tables, couches, kitchen tables and chairs, dressers, washers and dryers, and end tables.

The St. Paul Altar Society is hosting its annual Hen Party on February 19. The event will include bingo, food, dessert, and fellowship.

St. Louis Bertrand Church's Rosary Altar Dessert Society is hosting a card party on February 24. The event will take place at O'Brien Hall and the cost is $5.

The Archdiocese of Louisville is hosting three listening sessions for the interim stage of the Synod on Synodality. All are invited to attend.

Free estate planning sessions will be offered at two locations. Registration is required.

Nourish for Caregivers, a program for those caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, meets monthly at St. Margaret Mary Church's Spirituality Center. The next meeting will be on February 21 and the topic will be "Family Dynamics: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly."

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meets weekly at St. John Paul II Church.

Ups & Downs, a support group for those dealing with loss, grief, depression, and anxiety, meets monthly at Forest Hills Commons Assisted Living Facility.

The Community Education Series at Nazareth Home will host an event on February 28. Justin Magnuson will discuss end-of-life medical decisions and Kentucky's MOST form.

Communion Minister Formation sessions will be offered in the coming weeks. Registration is required.

The Adult Christian Enrichment Programs of St. Albert and St. Bernadette churches are offering a series of classes exploring challenges presented in Scripture. The classes will be offered on Thursdays and Fridays.

The Archdiocese of Louisville Ministry Institute is offering a variety of faith formation classes this winter. Registration is required.

These events and opportunities provide a range of spiritual and community-building experiences for individuals in the Archdiocese of Louisville.