In-Person Adult Catholic Faith Formation Workshops
June 8 – 11, 2026 at Thomas More University
Click Here for the complete list of Workshops.
The Diocese of Covington, in partnership with the Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, is offering FREE in-person Adult Faith Formation Workshops in TMU’s Administration Building (Library classrooms).
All workshops are broken into two parts and scheduled for two consecutive days, 1.5 hours per day. Instructors will provide topical information, video content, and open discussion time.
2026 Catechetical Leadership Award Winners
Congratulations, 2026 Catechetical Leadership Award Winners!
Catechists, friends, co-workers, and family gathered in Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington, May 14, 2026, for the annual Catechetical Leadership Awards hosted by the Diocese of Covington Office of Catechesis and Evangelization. These awards honor outstanding catechetical leaders in parishes and schools throughout the Diocese.
Isaak A. Isaak, Director of the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization, is pictured with the 2026 award winners.
2026 Catechetical Leadership Award Winners!
2026 Catechetical Leadership Award Winners
Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher/Catechist
Jean Collins, St. Joseph, Crescent Springs, Parish
Marci Hagedorn, St. Joseph, Crescent Springs, School
Mary Beth Meisenhelder, Blessed Sacrament, School
Anna Webster, St. John the Evangelist, Carrollton, Parish
Outstanding Middle School Teacher/Catechist
Deborah Finke, St. Agnes, School
Jarrod Lux, St. Agnes, School
Outstanding Senior High School Teacher/Catechist
Patty Grothaus, Newport Central High School
Alan Harsin, St. John the Evangelist, Carrollton, Parish
Outstanding Catechetical Leader
Soshana Bosley, Villa Madonna Academy, Elementary School
Anita Dunn, St. Agnes, Parish
Tina Klare, St. Joseph, Crescent Springs, Parish
Pamela McQueen, Villa Madonna Academy, High School
Erin Redleski, St. Agnes, School
Sister Ann Adele Fritz, S.N.D., Catechetical Leader Award
Shannon Barnes, Diocese of Covington, Offices of Diaconate, Vocations, and Worship
Mary Creech, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Parish
Sister Lynn Stenken, C.D.P., Sts. Peter and Paul, Parish
Shannon Wells, St. Patrick, Taylor Mill, School
Outstanding Homeschool Educator
Kate Iadipaolo, St. Anthony, Taylor Mill, Parish
Outstanding Catholic Retreat Minister
Hannah Ubelhor, St. Timothy, Parish
Outstanding Youth Ministry Innovator
Bradley Barnes, Youth Minister, Campus Minister, Educator
Outstanding High School YCET Leader
Alex Chadwick, St. Joseph, Crescent Springs, Parish
Eva Rousseau, All Saints, Walton, Parish
World Youth Day Informational Meeting PowerPoint
Join us for the 17th International World Youth Day, August 2027, in Seoul, South Korea.
Find out more about the WYD experience planned for you!
Young Adults – Plan to Attend World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea, July 30 to August 10, 2027
The Diocese of Covington is coordinating a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2027 for young adults ages 18 to 35. Experience the universality of the Catholic Church in the presence of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, alongside millions of young adult Catholics from around the world. The pilgrimage includes a trip to a sacred landscape marked by the sacrifices of early Catholic martyrs. Sites like Danggogae, Saenamteo, Seosomun, and Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine. Bishop John C. Iffert hopes to join the pilgrims along with a few priests and deacons from the diocese.
The estimated cost is $5,500.00* per person and includes round-trip airfare, transportation, lodging, meals (from WYD), and tours. The full amount must be paid by Monday, March 15, 2027. *All Inclusive rates are based on airline fuel surcharges and applicable exchange rates at the date of quotation. Rates are subject to change up to 45 days prior to departure.
Please make the check payable to Office of Catechesis & Evangelization (in the memo area of your check, please put WYD 2027) and mail it to the Diocese of Covington, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011-3115, Attention of Isaak Abraham Isaak. If you have any questions, please contact Isaak Abraham Isaak at 859-392-1500, ext. 1529 or iisaak@covdio.org.
WYD Payment Schedule based on the Estimated Cost of $5,500.00* per person
- $800 due March 16, 2026
- $800 due May 15, 2026
- $800 due July 15, 2026
- $800 due Sept. 15, 2026
- $800 due Nov. 16, 2026
- $800 due Jan. 15, 2027
- $700 due March 15, 2027
Workshops on the Old Testament with Fr. Tim Schehr
In the spring of 2026, we will turn to the Book of Job to discover invaluable lessons about suffering and the journey of faith from Job’s experience.
Notable Events
Bible Workshops
Sponsored by the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization
Workshops led by Fr. Timothy Schehr, Ph.D.
For dates Click Here!
2025 Catholic Scouting Religious Awards Ceremony
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington
Congratulations to all the Scouts who earned their Catholic Religious Awards during 2024-2025!
Catholic scouting organizations provide our youth with leadership skills, knowledge of their Catholic faith, community connections, a love of service, understanding of patriotism and much more.
Click Here to view photos of the Catholic Scouting Religious Awards Mass and Reception.
Click Here to Learn more about a troop near you to become involved!
Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Troops of St. George, and American Heritage Girls.