IMMIGRATION: THE CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE:
The Diocese of Covington and the Intercommunity Sisters of Peace and Justice Committee invite you to join them for Immigration: The Catholic Perspective on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Diocesan Curia, Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium.
6:30 p.m., Networking and refreshments;
7:00-8:30 p.m., Program with Speakers: Hannah Keegan speaking on Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching; James Camp speaking on the current reality at the US/Mexico border and an update on the status of immigration in the US; and Sr. Maria Francine Stacy, SND and Sr. Kay Kramer, CDP sharing from their 25+ years of working directly with immigrants and dispelling myths about immigrants.
No preregistration is required.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION CLASS -
MENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS PHYSICAL HEALTH!
Do you find it difficult to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges? Or are you unsure of how to support a friend who may be struggling? Become certified in Mental Health First Aid, presented by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This program aims to reduce the stigma around mental health, help participants identify signs and symptoms, and offer practical strategies for providing support. To register, go to https://form.jotform.com/251395587791170. For more information, go to https://www.covingtoncharities.org/services/counseling-services/individual-child-family-and-marriagecounseling.


Please RSVP to sbarnes@covdio.org by July 28, 2025

2025 JUBILEE REGIONAL PILGRIMAGES
Discover the spiritual beauty of our region!
Join fellow Catholics on inspiring day trips by bus led by Bishop John Iffert.
SUMMER PILGRIMAGE: Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Saturday, August 16, 2025
$250.00 per person
FALL PILGRIMAGE: Shrine of the Holy Relics
Saturday, November 22, 2025
$250.00 per person
For more information, see the Diocese of Covington’s website at covdio.org.

OPEN FULL-TIME POSITIONS
The Curia Offices of the Diocese of Covington, which assist the bishop in the governance of the whole diocese, invite qualified individuals to consider applying for three open fulltime positions: Chancery Secretary (non-exempt), due to the departure of a valued team member; Financial Controller (exempt), due to a retirement and subsequent internal move; and Diocesan Hispanic Minister (exempt), a revived position with a renewed emphasis and importance. For a compact description and requirements of each role, go to https://covdio.org/category/job-postings/curia-openings/. Interested candidates may contact Stephen Koplyay, SPHR by email at skoplyay@covdio.org.

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.

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.

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.