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Welcome to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington, KY
The Catholic Diocese of Lexington was established in 1988 by Blessed Pope John Paul II. It was formed from parts of the Archdiocese of Louisville and the Diocese of Covington. The Diocese of Lexington includes 16,423 square miles in 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky, with over 47,000 members, gathered into 63 parishes and missions. The Diocese of Lexington serves the Horse Capital of the World, with its lavish horse-farms, as well as central Appalachia.
Bishop Ronald Gainer's Homily - The Chrism Mass - March 31, 2012
Once a year the People of God in our diocese assembles to celebrate this Chrism Mass. First off, let me say “Thank You” for being here and not in New Orleans!!! After Mass we can let our undivided attention to travel south to root for the Cats.
For many this is the first time seeing the cathedral renovations. Just last Sunday the new tabernacle and the baptismal pool and font were blessed and inaugurated. If you were not able before Mass to look closely at these beautiful, permanent changes, I hope that you will take the time after Mass. Please remember to say a prayer of thanksgiving for all those whose generosity made these renovations possible and for all the professionals whose vision and talents accomplished these significant and excellent works. On June 10th, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, and the eighth anniversary of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration here at the Cathedral, the new chapel will be dedicated.
Letter from Bishop Gainer, addressing the federal Health and Human Services Mandate.
February 9, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On August 1, 2011, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an "interim final rule" that requires virtually all private health insurance plans to include coverage for all FDA-approved prescription contraceptives, abortifacients, female sterilization procedures and related "patient education and counseling for all women with reproductive capacity." Despite outcries opposing the regulation, on January 20, 2012, HHS Secretary, Kathleen Sibelius, responded "… We have decided to add an additional element to the final rule (mandating prevention benefits)...........
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Faithful Citizenship & Religious Freedom - Bishop Ronald Gainer
Homily for the Mass - Catholics at The Capitol
February 6, 2012
Capital Plaza Hotel - Frankfort, Kentucy
Church relies on faith to move mountains after tornado
WKYT 27
March 11, 2012
A tornado took their church, but they will not let mother nature take their faith.
St. Luke's Catholic Church in Salyersville held a service on their foundation under a tent this morning.
"The center of our faith doesn't require a sacred building. It requires God's people to gather around," said Bishop Ronald W. Gainer.
And that is what the people of St. Luke's Catholic Church did outside with destruction surrounding them.