HELP YOUNG ADULTS RETURN!
While only about 7 percent of young adults who were raised Catholic actively practice the faith, it is exciting to hear recent reports of increasing conversions and reversions of young adults across the US and the world to our Catholic faith! You are invited to be a part of this growing movement! Please participate in an action-oriented workshop guided by the book, Return, by Brandon Vogt. It will be held at the Diocesan Curia in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium (1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4. For information and signup contact Gerry at (513) 322-9783 or GerryOtto.PMD@gmail.com. Participants are encouraged to purchase a copy of the book online or at a bookstore prior to the workshop. Feel free to attend as many sessions as you are able.

CANDLELIGHT MASS – ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA
will be hosting a Candlelight Mass on Friday, December 5th. All are invited to come for Confession beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Mass at 7:00 p.m. Immediately following Mass, there will be a young adult social held in McCrystal Hall (the church undercroft.) If you have any questions, call 859-441-1352.

WOMEN’S RETREAT – “The JOY in Discovering Who I Am”
All women and teenage girls are invited to a special retreat at St. Pius X Church in Edgewood on Saturday, December 6, 2025 – from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.). The day will include Mass, Confession, Adoration, three talks, and two meals.
Cost: $40.00 (cash or check payable to St. Pius, paid on the day of the retreat).
Register: Email bentjenr@gmail.com or text 859-801-6813.

“WHERE HAVE ALL THE FATHERS GONE?”
Please join us for an inspiring men’s conference about fatherhood in America, the challenges, the consequences, and the results, on Saturday, December 13th at Saint Agnes Parish, 1680 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright KY. Arrive at 8:15 a.m. for 8:30 a.m. Mass followed by coffee and breakfast catered by PeeWee’s Place. Conference includes talks by Rev. Michael Hennigen and Deacon Joe Grote, opportunities for Confession, and fellowship with like-minded men, and will wrap up by noon. Ideal father and son opportunity (age 13 and older). For grandfathers, too! Register at https://www.cognitoforms.com/RCActivitiesInc7/NKYMensConference. Questions? Contact Bill Dehlinger at 859-393-5544 or bill@deltarealtyusa.com or Mike Hebbeler at 859-512-5359, hebsfarm@gmail.com.

BAMBINELLI AND CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING
Bishop John Iffert invites you and your family and friends to attend the fourth annual Bambinelli and Christmas Tree Blessing on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park (Diocesan Curia). Come see the blessing and lighting of the Diocesan Christmas tree, listen to a live school choir, enjoy homemade cookies and hot cocoa, and hear the Bambinelli Story. Bring the Baby Jesus figure from your home Nativity to receive a special blessing from Bishop Iffert and be part of a Catholic Advent tradition! No RSVP required. All are welcome!

SAVE THE DATE: Closing Mass for the Jubilee
The closing Mass for the Jubilee year will take place on Sunday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington.

CALLING ALL CURSILLO ALUMNI!
Take time to renew your spirit at the Restoration Retreat— a oneday retreat designed especially for those who have already made a Cursillo. Reconnect with your Cursillo community as we bring “Piety, Study, and Action into Harmony.” Step away from the busyness of life to pray, reflect, and strengthen one another on your spiritual journey.
Men’s Retreat: Saturday, January 31
Women’s Retreat: Saturday, February 7
Location: St. Patrick Church, Taylor Mill
Schedule: Arrive at 8:00 a.m.; breakfast and lunch provided; concludes with the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
Cost: $65.00
For details, contact T.J. Wells at 859-635-2384 or tjwells@fuse.net. Register at covingtoncursillo.org/restoration-retreats. Come Spread God’s Joy!

PARISH KITCHEN is accepting new blankets and sleeping bags to help our neighbors stay warm this season. Donations can be dropped off at:
Parish Kitchen
1561 Madison Avenue,
Covington, KY 41011
Drop-off times:
Monday–Friday: 7:30-11:00 a.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
For those who prefer to shop online, items can be sent directly to Parish Kitchen via Amazon.



THE MUSTARD SEED CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC COMMUNITY OF NKY sponsors a monthly Third Tuesday prayer gathering, “Spirit & Grace,” 7:00-8:45 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament’s Parish Center, 2407 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Join us for praise & worship music, teaching, witnesses, and healing prayers. All are invited! For more information, call Carol at 859-341-5932.


A Diocesan Youth Choir is being formed with a start date of late summer / early fall 2026. The vision is of a prestigious youth choir that represents all the parishes of the Diocese and provides sacred music for select liturgies in the Diocese of Covington “for the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful.” We are collecting information to finalize the rehearsal details and would appreciate your input! Thank you!

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2027
Young Adults – Plan to Attend World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea – July 30 to August 10, 2027! The Diocese of Covington is coordinating a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, for young adults ages 18 to 35.
Experience the universality of the Catholic Church in the presence of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, alongside millions of young adult Catholics from around the world. The pilgrimage includes a trip to a sacred landscape marked by the sacrifices of early Catholic martyrs. Bishop John C. Iffert hopes to join the pilgrims along with a few priests and deacons from the diocese. The estimated cost is $5,500.00 per person and includes round-trip airfare,  transportation, lodging, meals (from WYD), and tours. To reserve your spot, the initial payment of $350 is due by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The full amount must be paid by Monday, March 15, 2027. If you are interested in attending, leading a group, or making donations to help the young adults of our diocese attend this grace-filled experience, contact Isaak Abraham Isaak at 859-392-1529 or email him at iisaak@covdio.org. Payments should be made to the Diocese of Covington Office of Catechesis and Evangelization WYD.

GRADUATING SENIORS CONNECT HERE!
The Newman Connection connects graduating seniors to the Catholic campus ministry at their chosen college before they get to campus. Keep the faith alive in college! All you need to do as a student or parent is go to https://signupnc.newmanministry.com/ and fill out the form.

THE SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD OF PRIESTS PROGRAM
The Spiritual Motherhood of Priests Program (SMOP) is very simple. No meetings – no cost. Just Adopt a priest and pray for him. Three short prayers each day, and one hour of Eucharistic Adoration once a week at any parish, at your convenience. Wouldn’t you just love to have a priest as your son? You can pick your own priest-son or leave it up to the Holy Spirit to choose him for you. Remember, no meetings and no cost! Call one of the ladies listed below to ask questions, hear these wonderful stories of the adoptions, and get the details of how you can adopt a Priest as your son.
Teresa Mancyk 859-802-9209
Mary Anne Gronotte 859-468-4732
Julie Enzweiler 859-409-2644
Carole Zerhusen 859-341-1458
Mary Anne Walcutt 859-426-0239 (p.m. only)

WALKING WITH PURPOSE
You are invited to learn more about the Walking with Purpose parish program experience and how it is enabling women to know Christ through Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Hear from parish volunteer leaders at St. Barbara in Erlanger about how WWP is transforming hearts and bringing women closer to Christ! This is a complimentary, 30-minute virtual event. Information and registration can be found at https://walkingwithpurpose.com/event/discover-themore-learn-about-walking-with-purpose/.

Discover how WWP helps women learn how to read Scripture and apply it to day-to-day life, invest in the hearts of other women and create community in the parish, and go deeper into our Catholic faith, connecting Sunday Mass to the rest of the week. 
Parishes currently offering WWP programs:
St. Barbara
St. Thomas
St. Pius X
St. Joseph, Crescent Springs
St. Paul
St. Agnes
Divine Mercy/St. Bernard
Blessed Sacrament
St. Joseph, Cold Spring
Immaculate Heart of Mary

FREE SUPPORT GROUP PARENTS OF ADDICTED LOVED ONES, (PAL)
PAL meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Catholic Charities. It provides continuing education and support, at no charge, for parents with a son, daughter or spouse suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs. No cost. Just come. Catholic Charities, 3629 Church Street, Latonia, KY 41015 For more information, contact Client Care at 859-581-8974.

Pregnant? Need Help? You are Not Alone. You deserve to have all the support you need during this important time. We care and will walk with you. You are not alone. We can help. Click here for more information.

The Roman Catholic Bishops of Kentucky have issued the following statement in response to the rejection of Amendment 2 by Kentucky voters - click here

LIFE’S 5th QUARTER 
The fifth Saturday Masses and Prayer Vigils for Life are sponsored by LIFE’S 5TH QUARTER. The goal is to tap into the enthusiasm that our youth demonstrate each January at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. ,and to teach our youth the power of the best spiritual weapon available to us, outside the Eucharist, – THE ROSARY.
LIFE’S 5TH QUARTER is challenging our YOUTH to take ownership of these 5th Saturdays along with adult support to give JUST TWO HOURS once each Quarter of the year to pray for the end to abortion and to return our nation to a Culture of Life!
Jesus Christ tells us to take up our cross and follow Him. It only requires JUST TWO HOURS of your time. Please join us and bring friends and family. Visit www.facebook.com/lifes5thquarter for information or write Lifes5thquarter@mail.com.

PRAY AND SUPPORT VOCATIONS
Our Diocesan Serra Club invites all who are interested in praying for and affirming our priests, seminarians and women religious to join us for prayer, fellowship and planning meetings on the first Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. and the third Thursday at 11:45 a.m. for monthly meetings. Contact Nick Winnike at nwinnike@gmail.com for locations.

CATHOLIC NEWMAN CENTER
All college-aged students In school or the work force are invited to join The Catholic Newman Center at NKU for virtual Bible Study, Tuesdays, at 7:00 p.m.; Book Study at 8:00 p.m.; and in-person Mass, Thursdays, at 7:00 p.m. at St Joseph Church, Cold Spring. Email Campus Minister, Donna Heim (heimd2@nku.edu) to receive weekly Newman events Info.

YOUNG ADULTS
Are you a young adult (18 to 39) discerning a vocation to marriage, religious life, or the priesthood? We’re launching a new monthly young adult group for people like you. Meet others discerning, build community, and get the support you need to answer God’s call. For more info, contact Brad Torline, btorline@covdio.org.

FRANCISCAN SISTERS
Single Catholic Women 20-35: Franciscan Sisters invite you to in-person and online Discernment Events designed for you. Discover your calling and purpose. Visit https://fscc-calledtobe.org or contact Sr. Julie Ann at 920-323-9632. The world needs you. God calls you. We invite you… with other Catholic Young Women to our Vocation Discernment Retreats or invite us to meet you where you are.
El mundo te necesita. Dios te llama. Te invitamos… conotras mujeres católicas a nuestros Retiros de Discernimiento Vocacional o invita nos a encontrar contigo donde estés.


PROJECT RACHEL
Come back to God, who is LOVE and MERCY
Life is a gift from God, and so is His mercy. Tens of millions of Americans have been directly touched by abortion and have feelings of regret, guilt and grief. God’s healing love and mercy are always possible. Many Catholics want to help women and men who have experienced abortion, but some don’t know how to begin. The Diocese of Covington, in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, offer the Project Rachel Ministry, a confidential, compassionate journey to healing. Project Rachel help line (859) 392-1547 or projectrachel@covdio.org.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Look for “Play Like a Champion” Coach, Parent and Athlete Notes on www.covdio.org website under Safe Environment; then “Play Like a Champion.” A newsletter and videos provide encouragement and reinforcement of the “Play Like a Champion” message.  Click here.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE NEEDS YOU
A girl facing a difficult decision regarding the life of her unborn baby needs YOU. A baby whose mom is thinking about abortion needs YOU. You can help her and her baby. Opportunities for Life is a ministry of the Kentucky Catholic Bishops serving abortion vulnerable women and men. Volunteers offer hope, compassion, options counseling and resources to callers who find the courage to seek help. Volunteers are needed to staff the 24-hour helpline from their homes. If you have a heart for life affirming ministry, please call (888)496-3638 to learn more about this ministry and a training workshop in your diocese.

JULIE LEARNING CENTER ENROLLMENT
Julie Learning Center in Park Hills, a preschool ministry of the Sisters of Notre Dame, is now enrolling four- and five-year-olds for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer full and half-day programs and provide a discount for teachers in the Diocese of Covington. For information about the center, visit our website at www.julielearningcenter.com or call the director at 859-392-8231 to schedule a tour.