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

A series of events and support programs are scheduled in the Louisville area, many organized or supported by Catholic organizations and parishes.

The Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Charismatic Renewal will hold a praise and worship event on November 9 at St. Bernard Church. The gathering is open to all interested participants. For further details, Jessica Webster can be contacted at jeskha.may@gmail.com.

Healthcare professionals and their families are invited to attend the annual Healthcare Professionals Mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption on November 15. A spiritual retreat will precede the Mass. Dr. Eliot Bassett is available for inquiries at eliotbassett@gmail.com.

On November 15, St. Albert the Great Church will host its annual Gold Mass for science, inviting scientists, students, educators, and others interested in science to participate in a liturgy followed by a reception and presentation.

A Mass of Remembrance for those who have lost a child will take place at St. Louis Bertrand Church on November 15. This service is sponsored by Red Bird Ministries Grief Group and the archdiocese’s Office of Family and Life Ministries. Contact family@archlou.org for more information.

The St. Serra Club of Louisville has planned its next luncheon meeting for November 3 at Golden Corral restaurant, with Marnie McAllister, editor of The Record, as speaker.

Young Catholic Professionals Louisville Chapter will feature Bill Zoeller in an executive speaker series event on November 18 at The Overlook at St. Thomas; registration can be completed through ycplouisville.org.

Flaget Alumni Association's annual charity dinner is set for November 12 at Elk’s Club #8 near St. Martha Church; additional information is available via Flaget.org.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church will offer a “Coping with Grief” workshop on November 16; Dana Eckert (danae@ourlourdes.prg) serves as contact person.

Nourish for Caregivers meets monthly both in-person at St. Margaret Mary Church’s Spirituality Center and via Zoom; Denise Ruiz (druiz@stmm.org) can provide registration details.

St. Albert the Great Church hosts a NAMI family support group each third Sunday evening to assist those caring for individuals with mental illness diagnoses such as anxiety or depression.

Holy Trinity Church holds GRASP meetings monthly for those grieving loss due to addiction or substance use disorder; Lindacicca@yahoo.com offers more information.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meets weekly on Sundays at St. John Paul II Church for support sessions focused on addiction-related challenges within families.

“Ups & Downs,” facilitated by Ann C. Holloway (ach.29@hotmail.com), provides monthly gatherings addressing grief, depression, anxiety, and loss issues at Forest Hills Commons Assisted Living Facility under ministry from St. Michael Church.

St. Margaret Mary Church presents “DivorceCare — Surviving the Holidays” both onsite and online on November 6; Denise Ruiz remains available as point-of-contact regarding this session that requests a $5 donation from attendees.

Epiphany Church plans its second annual Artist Showcase with an opening reception on November 14 followed by exhibit hours through November 15 featuring local visual artists’ work across various media forms.

An exhibition featuring oil paintings and pastels by Iris Gentry runs through December 2 at the St. Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery in Indiana; library staff can be reached toll-free for operating hours information.

The Cathedral of the Assumption welcomes “Voces Novae,” an ensemble performance scheduled for November 23; tickets are sold via vocesnovaelouisville.org.

Catholic Charities continues to seek volunteers willing to serve local food pantries operated throughout Louisville-area communities—these efforts address ongoing needs among vulnerable populations facing food insecurity challenges year-round (see https://cclou.org/foodpantry/).

Dominican Sisters of Peace offer single Catholic women ages 18–45 an opportunity to participate in a virtual discernment retreat themed around gratitude and trust—interested parties may text or call Sister Mai-dung Nguyen directly with questions about joining this program based out of their motherhouse in Kentucky.

Robert Rogers will speak about his personal story involving family tragedy during an event hosted by Knights of Columbus Council at St Louis Bertrand Church on November 16—this free talk aims to share experiences related to resilience after loss within faith-based contexts.

Immaculata Classical Academy organizes an Ignatius Press Student Book Fair mid-November that welcomes community members into their school library setting over two days’ timeframes.

Good Shepherd Church schedules its Card Party fundraiser supporting charitable causes for November 11—a range of activities including raffles are planned alongside lunch offerings during this parish-hosted event.

Women’s Club members from St Francis Xavier Parish invite attendees to their Christmas bazaar slated for early morning until afternoon hours on November 8—with proceeds benefitting various outreach efforts coordinated locally.

Columbia Ladies card party returns that same day benefiting Knights charities—advance reservations are encouraged given limited seating availability.

The Archdiocese Ministry Institute announces upcoming classes requiring pre-registration due to space limitations—Lynn McDaniel remains available as administrative contact regarding course specifics.