The bishops
The Conference’s Board of Directors consists of the Archbishop and Bishops of the four Roman Catholic dioceses in Kentucky (the Archdiocese of Louisville and the Dioceses of Covington, Lexington, and Owensboro).
Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville 
His Holiness Benedict XVI appointed Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., as the fourth Archbishop and ninth bishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville on June 12, 2007. He was installed as Archbishop of Louisville on August 15, 2007. Before coming to Louisville, Archbishop Kurtz served as Bishop of Knoxville from 1999 to 2007.
For more information on Bishop Kurtz and the archidoicese, visit the Archdiocese of Louisville’s website.
Most Reverend Roger J. Foys, Bishop of the Diocese of Covington 
Msgr. Foys was appointed Bishop of Covington on May 31, 2002, and was ordained and installed at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on July 15, 2002. During his priestly ministry he also served as pastor of a number of parishes. He was Director of Vocations and always showed a great interest in promoting vocations.
For more information on Bishop Foys and the diocese, visit the Diocese of Covington’s website.
Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro 
Bishop Medley was ordained as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro on February 10, 2010. Bishop Medley served in a variety of positions in the Louisville Archdiocese, including on the College of Consultors, the Priests’ Council, the Planning Commission of the Archdiocese, the Priests’ Health Panel, and Priests’ Personnel Board.
For more information on Bishop Medley and the diocese, visit the Diocese of Owensboro’s website.
Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington 
On December 13, 2002, Msgr. Gainer was appointed Bishop of Lexington by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on February 22, 2003. Within the Diocese of Allentown, he served as Secretary of the Diocesan Tribunal, Secretary for Catholic Life and Evangelization, and Judicial Vicar.
For more information on Bishop Gainer and the diocese, visit the Diocese of Lexington’s website.
The Catholic Conference of Kentucky’s website shares our thoughts on current public-policy matters as they relate to the Roman Catholic Church and Kentucky's four dioceses.
