This morning the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the much anticipated Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, overturning the pro-abortion precedent set by Roe v. Wade and Casey. Attached is the statement from the Catholic Conference of Kentucky bishops concerning this momentous decision. Click for the full statement

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Fr. John Raphael Hadnagy a priest at St. Andrew's in Harrodsburg recently passed. Click here for his obituary and arrangements. Let us keep him, his family, and the St. Andrew's community in our prayers.

Please join us for a powerful concert, Two American Giants, A Musical Tribute on Thursday, June 30th at 8:30 p.m. Under the direction of Archdiocese of Louisville conductor and composer, Teresa Tedder, these uplifting and inspiring choral masterworks honor and celebrate the lives of President Abraham Lincoln and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While Lincoln's emancipation proclamation came decades before MLK Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech, their connection represented through this concert will bring healing and hope to all people. Date: Thursday, June 30 at 8:30 pm. Location: Galt House Ballroom For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

A message from Fr. Dan for those unable to attend the June 25 picnic/farewell party.

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This past weekend it was announced that July 1 Father Ronald Sagum will become parochial vicar at Holy Family in Ashland. Also, Father Derek VanDaniker will move to residence at Saint Lawrence in Lawrenceburg and assist with pastoral ministry at Saints Francis and John in Georgetown. A new parochial vicar for Holy Spirit Parish / Newman Center is awaiting visa confirmation and will be announced shortly.

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In response to the shootings in Buffalo, NY and Laguna Woods, CA over the weekend, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement from its spokesperson, Chieko Noguchi, director of public affairs. Click here to read the full statement...

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A reminder that the pandemic is not over: In certain counties - Fayette included - cases of COVID-19 have ticked upwards as of late. So please remain vigilant and everyone eligible to receive a vaccination should do so. Click here for the current directives...

by Margaret Gabriel Father Bob Nieberding marked his 90th birthday on April 5, 2022, and on that day retired as the vicar general of the Diocese of Lexington. It also marked the 20th anniversary of his first retirement as pastor of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in Lexington. Read more...

The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) helps connect people to Christ and builds Catholic communities in the United States and around the world using the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half the funds we collect remain here in the Diocese of Lexington to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the Gospel message. Support the collection today! To learn more click here...

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“¡VEN… SANTA MARÍA VEN!” El mes de mayo, durante la hermosa primavera y sobre todo, durante la Cincuentena Pascual, se dedica a nuestra madre santísima, la Virgen María.

At Central Bank Center (430 W Vine) To carpool from Mary Queen- meet at 5:30pm All of Lexington is invited to join us as we press for solutions around violence, affordable housing, and mental health in our city. Twenty-seven congregations from across Lexington are coming together to press a cross-section of city officials to address the most serious problems plaguing our city. Click for more information...

LEXINGTON, Apr. 25, 2022: Kyle Lee, Ed.D. will be the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, beginning July 1, 2022. Currently, Dr. Lee is Principal at Seton Catholic School in Lexington.  See full press release here...

This year, Earth Day takes place during The Octave of Easter, Friday April 22, 2022 and is themed “Invest in Our Planet”. The Laudato Si’ Commission of the Diocese of Lexington has chosen to focus on the issues of water. Water is essential for life--generally, a person can live for a month or so without food, but only a few days without water-- and holds great importance in our rituals and symbols of our faith. Let us consider how we can invest in our planet by investing in clean water for all. May we remember the waters of baptism as we care for creation and the life sustaining water of Earth. Take a look at the linked sheet with reflection, action steps and resources to share with your community.

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