Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history. (OSV News photo/Dylan Martinez, Reuters)
May 8, 2025
The Diocese of Covington rejoices with the world at the election of His Eminence Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, Pope Leo XIV! We give thanks to God for continuing to shepherd his Church through the Office of Peter, as God continues to guard, guide, and inspire God’s holy people by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Once again, the Cardinal electors have made a historic choice, selecting the first pope from North America and the United States to follow the first South American Pope. Pope Leo, a native of Chicago and the United States, is truly a Christian missionary to the world. May he lead us all in the Church’s missionary endeavor. May our patriotic bond with Pope Leo renew in us a strong desire to join him in his campaign promoting peace and to receive everyone in charity, dialogue, and love.
I am personally grateful to Pope Leo for his willingness to take up the Office of Bishop of Rome and to sacrifice himself upon the duty of shepherding the universal Church. I promise my own obedience, respect, and cooperation to the Holy Father and to his efforts to evangelize the world and draw us all to Christ. I assure the Holy Father that this local Church of Covington accompanies him with prayer and devotion. We are eager for him to guide us on our pilgrim way toward unity in the mind and will of Christ and on the way of salvation.
I am grateful to the Cardinal electors for their faithfulness and diligence in the Spirit-guided work of selecting a worthy successor of Peter. May the Lord bring their good work to fruitfulness for the Church and the world, especially in the stirring up of Christian faith and the progress of peoples in the way of peace.
May the faithful of the Diocese of Covington give thanks this day and dedicate ourselves to prayer and action for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May our love of Christ extend to love and respect for his Vicar.
+Bishop John Iffert
Bishop John Iffert, the priests, deacons and lay faithful of the Diocese of Covington, mourn the death, July 22, of
Deacon Steven I. Durkee
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he and the souls of all the faithfully departed, rest in peace.
The Holy Father has announced that the theme for Jubilee 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” and it will be a year of hope for a suffering world. Click here to learn more about local and national events celebrating the jubilee.
The Diocese of Covington is partnering with Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute to offer quality faith formation for everyone in the diocese. Click here to be directed to the registration page and list of courses.
You don’t want to a miss a thing! Stay up to date on events and happenings as together the bishop, priests, and people and of the Diocese of Covington develop a strategic pastoral plan and leaders.
Bishop John Iffert releases a summary of the 2023–2026 Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Included in the document are summaries of the Parish Pastoral Plans for nearly every parish in the Diocese.
Click here to read the document.
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In the Diocese of Covington, before contracting the services of an extern (from outside the diocese) priest or deacon, man or woman religious, or lay person a request for verification in good standing must be submitted to the Chancery. Click here and you will be directed to the Chancery’s webpage where you can download and submit the proper form.
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You’re engaged — congratulations! Visit the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization page and click on the quick link “Programs for Engaged Couples” for answers to your questions.
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The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization offers a variety of adult faith formation classes throughout the school year and during the summer. These classes are also required as part of the catechist certification process and formation for aspirants to the permanent diaconate. For information and the schedule of classes Click Here.
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The Tribunal Office is available to help with the annulment process.
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