SUPPORT GROUP FOR SEPARATED AND DIVORCED
This group started March 19 and sessions will be held on consecutive Tuesdays through May 7, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Catholic Charities – 3629 Church Street, Covington, KY 41015. Please join us on any of the above Tuesday evenings!
New Beginnings is a faith-based support group that meets once a week and provides separated and divorced individuals the opportunity for healing and growth. Throughout these eight weeks, participants find a new understanding of themselves and their relationships and gain the courage to discover a new life. Registration is required. Visit https://covdio.org/new-beginnings-2/ or call 859-392-1500, ext.1592.

“EASTER STRINGS” CONCERT
St. Augustine Parish (1839 Euclid Avenue, Covington, KY) invites you to a Sacred Music Concert of “Easter Strings” on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Free admission.

ALSO…
The Easter season is still going! Give yourself the gift of a mini-retreat at the next Morning of Reflection on Saturday, May 4th at St. Timothy Church in Union!!
Fr. Conor Kunath will speak at 9:00 a.m., Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m., and Adoration with Confession will begin directly after Mass. No cost, no reservation needed, and no restrictions; just an enriching day with God that’s open to everyone!

SACRED HEART DISCERNMENT DINNER
Is God calling you to the vocation of the Priesthood? Come to the Sacred Heart Discernment Dinner on May 19th at St. Timothy Church in Union! You and your family are invited to come ask questions in a casual atmosphere and meet others who are discerning this call as well. Please RSVP to Shannon Barnes at sbarnes@covdio.org by May 18th for details.

DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS
Contact Angie Poat for information at apoat@covdio.org or visit covdio.org/youth/.

NEW! BACCALAUREATE MASS
High school seniors attending public schools and their families are invited to attend a special Baccalaureate Mass with Bishop Iffert on May 1, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. Following Mass, there will be a reception in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium. Please RSVP for the reception by April 17 at covdio.org/youth.

THRIVE! YOUTH MINISTRY FORMATION & NETWORK MEETING
Equipping adults, high school, and college students for Leadership in Ministry! Be inspired. Build your faith, your network of Catholic friends, your ministry, and your team. Leave with practical takeaways. May 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the Curia. Groups and individuals are welcome! RSVP at covdio.org/youth. Optional dinner at 5:30 p.m.

NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONFERENCE - July 17th-21st, 2024 in Indianapolis. Marian University (located 15 minutes from Lucas Oil Stadium) is hosting high school teens for the Conference and will by house, feed, transport, mentor and accompany youth ministry groups throughout the Conference. This is an opportunity for youth from the Diocese of Covington, to dive deeper into their faith and journey with Catholic youth from around the country. Preregistration deadline is early January. Inquire ASAP

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.

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.

PARISH KITCHEN
Parish Kitchen announces the start of a new ministry, Pickett’s Corner. The new ministry will repair and distribute bicycles to those in need in the area. Bicycles will greatly help folks get around town and especially to their jobs. Volunteers are needed to be present at Parish Kitchen during lunchtime (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) to repair bikes. Volunteers are also needed to collect and repair bikes at their home for distribution at the Parish Kitchen. Please respond to pickettscorner23@gmail.com for more details.

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.


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.