National Catholic Youth Conference 2025
Carolyn Kannapel • December 4, 2025
National Catholic Youth Conference 2025
Nine youth and their chaperones attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on November 20-22 in Indianapolis! They spent time growing in their relationship with our God, who is "I AM," as revealed to Moses in the burning bush, the theme of this year's conference. They also learned about how we encounter Jesus in each of the seven sacraments. Youth attended general sessions, one of which was a live digital encounter with Pope Leo. They participated in the exhibit hall activities and breakouts. NCYC also included Adoration and the closing Mass with 16,000 other teens from all over the country. They are so grateful for this opportunity to encounter the Lord through the young church, made possible by your generosity!
USCCB Pastoral Video on Immigration
PASTOR’S NOTES for 30 November 2025 – First Sunday of Advent
Pastor’s Notes for 23 November 2025 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Leon John Weber Sr., 99, of New Albany Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday November 14, 2025, after a long fun life with family and friends from here and Newport, Kentucky/Cincinnati, OH. Lee was a man of simple pleasures and deep passions. He was known for his quick wit, chicken dance skills, love of dogs, and his extensive collection of hats, each chosen with care for the occasion. Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday November 19, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home in New Albany, Indiana. In true Lee fashion, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite hat. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Holy Family Church in New Albany on Thursday 11/20/25 at 10:30 am.
Pastor’s Notes for 02 November 2025 – All Souls Day
Robert C. "Bob" Hubler, a resident of New Albany, Indiana, was born on June 20, 1926, and passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 99. Bob was born in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Roy H. Hubler and Agnes (Steinert) Hubler. Bob was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. He also spent time as a member of Floyd County Post #3281 Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion #28. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II and that service extended in his life as his return following the war. He first served the country as a railroad postal worker and then settled into his career in the postal service as a mail carrier. Bob eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service in New Albany, Indiana. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Alice A. (Hammond) Hubler. Bob is survived by his daughters; Mary (Rickie) Hurrle and Roberta Culwell. A visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana, on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Pastor’s Notes for 26 October 2025 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PASTOR’S NOTES for 19 October 2025 – Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Pastor’s Notes for 12 Oct 2025 – Twenty-Eighth Sunday Ordinary Time
Audrey Francis Capper was born on September 19, 1926, in Lanesville, Indiana. She died on October 5, 2025. She was a founding member of Holy Family Church. She led a wonderful, full life and is survived by her nieces and nephews, Jean Moss (Dale), Tom Crone (Julie), Mark Crone (Gina), Anne Spaulding (Sean), Joan Antoine, Bill Crone and James Capper. She was also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Michael Crone (Leah), Sam Moss (Shannon), David Crone (Jayme), Philip Crone (Anna), Sarah Klarer (Ian), Allison Moss (Matt Parker), Kristen Spaulding, Kevin Crone, Alan Wells, Jael Capper, and her great-great nieces and nephews, Avery and Noah Crone, Harper and Piper Moss, Lenora and Oscar Capper Klarer, Ben Crone, Maylin Audrey Crone and Lily Wells and close friend, Ginny Gohmann. She was known as “Aud” to her close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and A.G. Capper; her sisters, Mary Jean Capper and Doris Capper Crone; her brother-in law, Doris’ husband, Marion Crone, and brother, James Capper.