diocese of Lexington Archives

Speakers: Pandemic underscores call for genuine dialogue in ‘Fratelli Tutti’

Feb 7, 2021

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has underscored the need for and the many ways in which dialogue and understanding are essential for humankind, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington and Bishop John E. Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, said Feb. 5.

By Patricia Zapor

Living Laudato Si’ in Appalachia leads to mix of efforts to feed families

Jun 8, 2020

Recognizing the challenge of hunger, Helfrich and other faith leaders stepped up to create what is in effect a quilt of their own out of the patchwork of services as they develop a plan to cover the chasm of need.

By Don Clemmer

From behind the camera lens, bishops adapt to ‘virtual’ dioceses

May 11, 2020

In mid-March, bishops worldwide were forced to change the way they operated their dioceses practically overnight as civil authorities put in place restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

By Rhina Guidos

In Appalachia and Silicon Valley, bishops see good and stark in the pandemic

May 10, 2020

With a lot of physical ground to cover, a priority for Lexington Bishop John E. Stowe is to get out of the office to visit those in his diocese who live in the more remote parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky.

By Rhina Guidos

Coronavirus leads to Mass suspension in Seattle, dispensation in Kentucky

Mar 13, 2020

The Archdiocese of Seattle became the first in the country to announce March 11 the temporary suspension of all public Masses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

By Rhina Guidos

Missionaries of Mercy ponder future projects after papal mandate extended

Jan 28, 2020

Pope Francis’s agents of mercy gathered in Kentucky to pray, swap stories, and plan for the future of a missionary group that never expected to exist past 2016, let alone into 2020.

By Nick Mayrand

Priest donates to miners affected by coal company bankruptcy

Jul 19, 2019

A priest in Kentucky handed out more than $20,000 on Monday to miners struggling to pay bills after the coal company they work for filed for bankruptcy protection.

By Associated Press