Archdiocese of Louisville: Summer picnics aren't likely this summer

Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020 Updated Jun 12, 2020

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Pictured: visitors at the St. Joe's Picnic For The Kids in August 2019. (WDRB file photo)

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Summer picnics are some of Louisville's most popular events, but many of them are being canceled — or at least postponed — this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Louisville told WDRB that she does not believe parish picnics will take place this summer.

"Social distancing would be a challenge, and charitable gaming licenses for gatherings of this type are still suspended," Cecelia Price said. "Thus, I do not believe that many parish picnics will take place in the near term."

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz has asked parishes to cancel or postpone events that include 50 people or more. Price said some churches are considering rescheduling picnics for this fall.

However, the 171st St. Joe's Picnic is still scheduled to take place Aug. 7-8, according to its website.