The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth join the Church around the world in prayer for Pope Leo XIV following his cancer diagnosis. We hold him close in prayer, asking God to grant him healing, strength and peace throughout his recovery.
Loving God, surround Pope Leo XIV with your comfort and care. Guide the medical professionals who attend to him, ease his pain and renew his strength. May he feel supported by the prayers of the people he serves. Amen.
UofL Health/Peace Hospital: UofL Health/Peace Hospital will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. As part of this celebration, there will be an inaugural presentation of the Nazareth Legacy Award for Mental Health Advocacy, which honors individuals who reflect a long-standing commitment to compassionate behavioral health care in the community and the Commonwealth. This award is being given to honor its founders, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
If you would like to attend this celebration, please contact Anita Smith at 502-348-1560 or by email at asmith@nazareth.org by Thursday, Oct. 22.
Corporate Voice: Saturday, Oct. 17, is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The theme, “Safe Homes for All,” invites us to reflect upon how safe housing is the foundation for security, participation and a life with dignity. We pray with and for those without adequate and safe housing. More information on the day is available here.
Nazareth Trick-or-Treat: The annual Nazareth Trick-or-Treat event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Nazareth. This year, we are excited to partner with the Nelson County Schools UP Foundation for its GlowUP Pumpkin Event. Local students will create hundreds of illuminated pumpkins that will be displayed throughout Nazareth during the evening, adding a special touch to the festivities.
For the safety of all participants, the following road closures will take place:
- Main Avenue in front of the Motherhouse, O’Connell Hall, and Village Drive will be closed during the event.
- West Drive and Cemetery Drive will remain accessible.
- Please note that no vehicles will be permitted to enter or exit the O’Connell Hall parking lot during the event.
Heritage Hall Hours Change: The hours for Heritage Hall will be changing beginning Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The new hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment only. We are excited to offer Monday hours now based on tour trends where we are seeing an increase in weekday tours. If you or your group are interested in a Saturday tour, appointments can still be made by calling Michael Smith, Heritage Hall Coordinator, at 502-348-1545.
Nazareth the Beautiful: Bring the beauty of Nazareth home with this new hardcover book featuring 112 pages of photographs, Scripture, and reflections. Explore the grounds, sacred spaces, and history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. A keepsake or thoughtful gift, the book is available exclusively online. Learn more and order a copy at nazareth.org/beautiful.
Loretto Heritage Center Quilt Show: The Loretto Heritage Center will host a quilt show Oct. 10–16, 2026, at the Loretto Motherhouse, 430 Academy Lane in Nerinx, Kentucky. All are invited to attend. For more information about the show, including hours of operation, click here.
Prayer Requests:
- Pushpa Paruvananical, SCN
- Luke Boiarski, SCN
- Mary Martin, SCNA
- Michael Neville, great-nephew of Rosemarie Kirwan, SCN
- Fr. Martin Hyatt, OSB, friend of Ann Whittaker, SCN
- John Whittaker, nephew of Ann Whittaker, SCN
- Eric Pearlman, nephew of Anne Marie O’Shea, SCN
- Angela and Jon Fairbanks, niece and nephew-in-law of Nancy Kaelin, SCNA
- David Adams, uncle to Rachel Lyvers, SCNA and Nazareth employee
- Frank Case, husband of Gayle Case, SCNA and Nazareth employee
- Albert Dietrich, Jr., grandfather of Kelly McDaniels, SCNA and Nazareth employee
- Wyatt Tidwell, infant son of Shina and Josh Tidwell, relatives of Kelly Easton, Nazareth employee
Prayers for the Deceased:
- Kathy Cornett, sister-in-law to Gayle Case, SCNA and Nazareth employee
- Doris Phillips, aunt of Janice White, Nazareth employee
- Barbara A. Peterson, alum of Presentation Academy, 1957
- Jane Goodman Bowling Riggs, alum of Nazareth College, Nazareth, 1961
- Joyce Griessel Tingle, alum of Sts. Mary & Elizabeth, Louisville, 1948
If you have any items you would like to include in the next issue of Newsline, please email them to newsline@nazareth.org by 10 a.m. Thursday. Please include first and last names for prayer requests and the relationship to the person requesting.