Archdiocesan Parish Planning

Parish Planning Process

The Archdiocese of Louisville began the parish planning process in May 2025 to address evolving needs and potential challenges within the existing Archdiocesan structures.

This process involves parishes preparing reports by August, with a planning commission reviewing them and consulting with various groups from January to May 2026.

A final, comprehensive plan is expected to be prepared and announced before the end of 2026.

Read the Full Article in the Record

The Official Prayer of the Process
Read the Case Statement

May - August 2025

Parish Studies: Parishes prepare reports detailing their statistics, strengths, and challenges.

October 2025 - January 2026

Parish Planning Recommendations: Parishes will receive reports from the other parishes in their deanery. Parishes will use this information to prepare recommendations for changes in parish structures and priest assignments.

January - May 2026

Planning Commission Review and Consultations: A planning commission reviews the reports and prepares draft plans for each deanery. Consultations with parishes and other groups (like retired priests and school leaders) take place.

June - October 2026

Preparation of Final Plan: The planning commission will prepare a single, comprehensive plan for the archdiocese to be announced before the end of 2026.
Read Our Completed Parish Planning Form
Addendum A and B

Parish Planning Survey

Please answer the survey questions below to help us get honest feedback about our parish community. All responses are completely anonymous and will be screened appropriately before being posted on the survey results page.

Survey Results

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