Learn about the life, teaching, and work of the worldwide Catholic Church.
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Respect Life
United State Conference of Catholic Bishops
We proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence.
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Knights Care
Knights of Coumbus
Knights of Columbus respect, defend, and promote the dignity of every human person, at every moment and in every condition. Whether by supporting women and their children through pregnancy center support, marching to defend the unborn and their mothers from abortion, or fundraising for a life-saving ultrasound machine, Knights are building a civilization of life and love.
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Vocations
United State Conference of Catholic Bishops
The first vocation of every baptized person is to become a saint. The Church and Sacred Scripture both tell us clearly and definitively that holiness is everyone’s primary vocation.
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Marriage and Family Life
United State Conference of Catholic Bishops
The purpose of the Family Life Office is to support and strengthen family ministry within diocesan parishes, providing initiatives, resources, education, and training opportunities that promote the Catholic identity and mission of the family. In addition, this office acts as an advocate for the family by promoting a Catholic family perspective throughout the Church and society.
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Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Uncover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage!
For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.” The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be
Married couples of any denomination, mixed-faith, or without religious affiliation are welcome!
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Peace and Justice
Diocesan Office of Peace and Justice
“We cannot be called truly ‘Catholic’ unless we hear and heed the Church’s call to serve those in need and work for justice and peace. We cannot call ourselves followers of Jesus unless we take up his mission of bringing ‘good news to the poor, liberty to captives, and new sight to the blind’” (cf. Lk 4:18)
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Synodality
Diocese of Lexington
"The Synod is about Synodality and not about this or that theme...the important things is how the reflection is done, that is, in a Synodal way." ...Pope Francis
Read the published final document.
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Care for Creation
Diocese of Lexington
In his 2015 Encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home, Pope Francis states that “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience”
Read the Encyclical Letter by Pope Francis.
View Laudato Si' Movement Website
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Hispanic Affairs
United State Conference of Catholic Bishops
On June 16, 2023, the US bishops approved a National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry. The Plan refers to Hispanics/Latinos as a blessing from God, as a missionary and prophetic presence that revitalizes the church in the United States. A few of these graces include an abiding love for family and community, a rich practice of Catholic traditions, an authentic Marian devotion, and vibrant ecclesial movements.
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Hispanic Ministry
Diocese of Lexington
Una comunidad de discípulos misioneros, alimentada y transformada por la Eucaristía, que es enviada a anunciar con alegría la Buena Nueva del Evangelio y a dar fruto en toda situación humana.