Diocesan Course Offerings
SUPPORT GROUP FOR SEPARATED AND DIVORCED BEGINS AUGUST 19, 2025
New Beginnings, a faith-based support group, provides separated and divorced individuals the opportunity for healing and growth. Participants of New Beginnings find new understanding of themselves and their relationships, and gain courage to discover new life. Registration is required. To register, visit https://covdio.org/new-beginnings-2/ or call 859-392-1529. The next session will be held on consecutive Tuesdays, August 19-October 7, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities (3629 Church Street, Covington, KY 41015).
TWO FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE (CI) WORKSHOPS AT THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY
The Diocese of Covington, in partnership with the Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, is offering two FREE workshops in October and November at TMU.
In-person Workshop on Exploring CI’s Website
October 25, 2025: Mr. Brady Webb, M.A., will present a handson Workshop exploring Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute’s website. Mr. Webb is the webmaster of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University. This training is for everyone using the CI Website for learning the Catholic faith. The Workshop will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at TMU’s Steigerwald Hall, Saints Center. Please register by October 15, 2025, at covdio.org/register/. Questions? Contact Isaak Abraham Isaak at iisaak@covdio.org or 859-392-1529.
OCIA/OCIC Workshop on Updates and Resources
November 8, 2025: An informative Workshop on Updates and Resources on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children (OCIA/OCIC) will be presented by Dr. William Keimig, the Deputy Director of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University. The Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at TMU’s Ziegler Auditorium, Academic Center. Please register by October 29, 2025, at covdio.org/register/. Questions? Contact Isaak Abraham Isaak at iisaak@covdio.org or 859-392-1529.
Young Adult and Adult Faith Formation Catholic Bible Study Classes
Diocese of Covington Office of Catechesis and Evangelization.
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Family Life Ministry Marriage Preparation Programs
Program information and schedules are available on the Diocese of Covington website.
All diocesan marriage preparation programs are offered regularly. However, it is crucial that engaged couples register for these programs at least 2 to 3 months prior to the program dates (generally 9-12 months before the wedding date). It is advisable for couples to attend the marriage preparation program before attending Natural Family Planning (NFP) course.