Franciscan University has produced a prodigious amount of material over the years that can help you be a better catechist. Here, you will find videos, audio clips, magazines, books, brochures, and other resources produced by University faculty, conference speakers, and an array of collaborators. Many of the resources are available for free, with a handful of items requiring a subscription or purchase.

The links and a printable survey form are available by clicking on the IMPORTANT SURVEY INFORMATION above.

Boonedocker's annual Lenten Fish Fry begins on Friday, Feb 24! Dine in, carry out and drive thru! Click above for the worker sign up links.

What’s on Your Heart? This Lent, IHM will be conducting a parish survey on discipleship called the Disciple Maker Index (DMI), and we need to hear from you! As part of the diocesan With One Heart initiative, the survey will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and on our parish’s efforts to help you become the best disciple you can be. The information gathered will be used to plan for the future so we can become a more faith-filled, vibrant community. The greater the participation, the more reliable the information will be for effective decision-making. The DMI will be accessible online from February 22 through March 27 and will take 10-15 minutes to complete (paper surveys will be available for those who need them). All responses will be confidential; the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. Results will be shared with the parish in late spring/early summer. In coming weeks, check the bulletin, the parish website, and (insert social media platform if you use one) and listen for pulpit announcements for more information, including how to access the survey online or complete a paper survey. Tell us what’s on your heart! Take the Disciple Maker Index this Lent!

Our monthly healing Mass, on the first Thursday at 7 PM, will resume on January 5, 2023.

The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization is announcing the following workshop presented by Father Timothy P. Schehr. Father Schehr is a retired biblical scholar and former professor at Mount St. Mary’s School of Theology at the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has a B.A., M. Div. and an M.A. from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He also has a Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College. The Book of Proverbs – Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 The book of Proverbs offers advice about how to live as a servant of God. What qualities identify someone as God’s servant? Let’s read this book and find out. Everyone is welcome to attend! The cost for the workshop is $35. To register visit covdio.org/oce/catholic-bible-study/ or call Isaak A. Isaak, Office of Catechesis and Evangelization, at 859-392-1529.

The daily Mass for Saturday, Oct 8 only has been cancelled due to facility requirements and construction. The Sunday Vigil Mass at 5 PM will be in Britt Hall as normal.

Our IHM Summer Festival will be cancelled today due to the anticipation of the inclement weather this afternoon. Safety is always our main priority!

US Catholic Bishops will begin a special National Eucharistic Revival on June 19, 2022. The Bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist—and sent out in mission “for the life of the world.” These three years will culminate in the first National Eucharistic Congress in the United States in almost fifty years. Almost a hundred thousand Catholics will join together in Indianapolis for a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage toward the “source and summit” of our Catholic faith.

IHM will host a VIRTUS training session here on April 25 at 6 PM. Register at the Virtus website.

Administrative Assistant for IHM Parish Religious Education Program, Burlington, KY. Part Time: 25 -30 hours per week. An undergraduate degree is preferred with 1 – 3 years of experience. Attention to detail, good communication and strong computer skills are imperative (MS Office Suite). Must be able to work varied hours, afternoon/ evening/ occasional weekends according to scheduled programs or events. Reports to and works closely with the Director of Religious Education & the Assistant Religious Education Coordinator. If interested in joining a diligent RE team committed to excellence in the Faith Formation of children & youth please contact Sr. Armella Pietrowski, CDP, srarmella@ihm-ky.org 859-689-5010, ext. 225 or Amy Malventano, amalventano@ihm-ky.org , 859-689-5010, ext. 263

Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Burlington, Ky. is looking for an energetic, faith-filled, actively practicing Catholic to coordinate and lead our parish Youth Ministry program. The Youth Minister plans and facilitates the activities of junior high and high school youth, training and meeting regularly with youth leadership in the parish. The successful candidate will lead weekly group events, organize and support discipleship groups, run retreats, and provide youth with opportunities to serve in leadership roles both in the parish and the community. Preferred characteristics of the desired candidate include: An undergraduate degree and prior experience in Catholic youth ministry. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) with frequent work in evenings or weekends. For a full job description or to submit a resume, please contact Fr. Jim Schaeper at jschaeper@ihm-ky.org.

The current administration's budget proposal works to overturn the 45 year old Hyde Amendment which prohibits taxpayer funded abortions. Powerful members of Congress want to fund abortion through taxes. Clicking on the link Say No to Taxpayer Funded Abortion will direct you to the USCCB website where you can learn more and sign the petition.

Since for all practical purposes almost all restrictions have been lifted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is time that we as Catholics "get back to normal" and one again make Sunday Mass a regular part of our lives. Therefore, as of Saturday, June 12th I am lifting the dispensation from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass that was granted to all parishioners of the Diocese of Covington. Of course, those who are sick and/or unable to attend Mass for a truly legitimate reason, do not need a dispensation. We look forward to welcoming you back to the community of believers as we join together in praising and glorifying our Lord in the Eucharist. Be assured always of my prayers. Please, pray for me. Your devotedly in the Eucharistic Lord, Most Reverend Roger J. Foys, D.D. Bishop of Covington