Joseph Edward Kurtz

Joseph Edward Kurtz, born on August eighteenth, nineteen forty-six, is a distinguished American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. His ecclesiastical journey has seen him serve in significant roles, most notably as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville in Kentucky from two thousand seven until two thousand twenty-two.

Before his tenure in Louisville, Kurtz was the bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville in Tennessee, where he served from nineteen ninety-nine to two thousand seven. His leadership and dedication to the Church have been evident throughout his career, marked by a commitment to pastoral care and community engagement.

In addition to his roles within the dioceses, Kurtz held the esteemed position of president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) from two thousand thirteen to two thousand sixteen. His presidency was characterized by a focus on unity and addressing contemporary issues facing the Church and society.