Catholic Charities of Louisville

10/14/2026

I join my brother bishops and the faithful in praying for the recovery and healing of our Holy Father following his recent cancer diagnosis. By the grace of God, his surgery was successful and his recovery is progressing well. Pope Leo XIV remains in my prayers as he undergoes treatment under the care of his doctors. Join me in praying for Pope Leo and his continued recovery. May God strengthen and comfort him.

10/13/2026

Please join us in praying for Pope Leo XIV. 🙏

The Vatican confirmed today that Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Surgeons at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital successfully removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The operation was completed without complications, and the Holy Father is now recovering.

Catholic Charities of Louisville joins millions around the world in praying for Pope Leo’s healing, strength, and full recovery.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for Pope Leo.

Read the Vatican News report: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-surgery-gemelli-hospital-successful.html

10/13/2026

Human trafficking has been described by the U.S. Department of Justice as the world’s second most profitable criminal enterprise, alongside illegal arms trafficking and behind drug trafficking.

It is a grave offense against human life and dignity.

Here in Kentucky, St. Anne’s House helps survivors rebuild through Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, offering four survivors housing for up to a year.

Every life is sacred. See how we’re responding: https://cclou.org/st-annes-house-opens-in-kentucky-for-trafficking-survivors/

BY David Williams Kentucky PUBLISHED 7:00 AM ET Aug. 29, 2026A newly renovated house in Kentucky is set to provide housing for survivors of human trafficking through the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative, Catholic Charities’ response to human trafficking. St…

10/13/2026

An incredible gift for our Nelson County neighbors! 💛

Thanks to a generous year-end donation from the Salvation Army’s Nelson County unit, our Bread for Life Food Pantry purchased 13,271 pounds of food: 15 pallets of meat, dry goods, and fresh produce.

This generosity helps us keep nutritious food on our neighbors’ tables. Thank you to the The Salvation Army USA for partnering with Catholic Charities to serve families in Nelson County!

10/12/2026

Bring your costumes and join us for an evening of Halloween fun! 🎃🍬

Catholic Charities of Louisville invites families to our first-ever Trunk or Treat at Fabulous Finds Thrift Store in Bardstown, featuring candy, Halloween inflatables, and family-friendly fun.

📅 Friday, October 30 from 6–8 p.m.
📍 Fabulous Finds Thrift Store parking lot
310 N. Second Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

Thank you to Sarah Curtsinger with State Farm for helping make this community celebration possible!

Invite your friends and bring the children. We can’t wait to see you!

10/12/2026

Join us for Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Jeff Shooner on Tuesday, October 20, from 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Enjoy coffee, conversation and an opportunity to learn more about the mission of Catholic Charities of Louisville. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/1W0zQN5A3-cQmc-5cvluSA

10/11/2026

Please join Catholic Charities of Louisville in praying for Pope Leo XIV as he prepares for surgery early this week to remove a small nodule from his lung.

The Holy Father announced the news today, Oct. 11, following the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. He said the nodule was detected at a very early stage. The Vatican expects a hospital stay of approximately one week following surgery.

May God guide his medical team, grant him healing, and surround him with peace. Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for him. 🙏

Pope Leo XIV reveals that he is set to undergo surgery to remove a “localized nodule in my lung,” noting that it is at a “very early stage and is well ...

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Hurricane Isaias is impacting the Gulf Coast with sustained winds of 120 mph, bringing damaging winds, storm surge and flooding to communities across the region. Local Catholic Charities agencies are mobilizing to provide emergency assistance to families impacted by the storm.

100% of your gift will support those impacted by this disaster. https://bit.ly/47aEkJK

10/09/2026

Fresh food and generous neighbors! 🥗💚

Thank you to What Chefs Want for a wonderful donation of salads and cauliflower, and to Southeast Christian Church Nelson County Campus for a generous donation of mac and cheese and oats!

These gifts help stock Bread for Life Community Food Pantry St. Vincent De Paul in Bardstown, an outreach of Catholic Charities of Louisville, and put food on our neighbors’ tables. We’re grateful for your support!