Below are the priest assignments for 2025, as announced by the Office of the Bishop. Please pray for those who are transitioning into new assignments and for the communities they will serve.
Parish Pastor
Dillard, Rev. Daniel | Pastor, St. Martin Parish in Rome. Effective June 10, 2025.
Hostetter, Rev. Larry | Pastor, St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro and part-time instructor at Brescia University. Effective June 10, 2025.
McBride, Rev. Larry | Pastor, Parish of the Immaculate in Owensboro. Effective June 10, 2025.
Oneko, Rev. Chrispin | Pastor, St. Sebastian Parish in Calhoun and St. Charles Parish in Livermore. Effective June 10, 2025.
Puthenpurackal, Rev. Jegin | Pastor, St. Stephen Parish in Cadiz and St. Henry Parish in Aurora. Effective June 10, 2025.
Pynadath, Rev. Sinoj | Pastor, St. Denis Parish in Fancy Farm and St. Charles Parish in Bardwell. Effective June 10, 2025.
Thomas, Rev. Santhosh | Pastor, St. Joseph Parish in Leitchfield and St. John Parish in Sunfish. Effective June 10, 2025.
Parochial Vicar
Cheriankunnel, Rev. Shibu | Parochial Vicar, Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Henderson. Effective June 10, 2025.
Grief, Rev. Christopher | Parochial Vicar, Saint Stephen Cathedral and Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Owensboro. Effective June 10, 2025.
Jaconette, Fr. Conrad | Parochial Vicar, Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Hopkinsville. Effective June 10, 2025.
Kight, Rev. Christopher | Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Parish in Bowling Green. Effective June 10, 2025.
Ling, Rev. Martin | Parochial Vicar, St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro. Effective June 10, 2025.
Mang, Rev. John Paul | Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green. Effective June 10, 2025.
Other
Bruns, Rev. Corey | Director of Vocations Office. Effective June 10, 2025.
Trawick, Rev. Greg | Retiring from active ministry. Effective June 10, 2025.
Vaughan, Rev. John | Retiring from active ministry. Effective June 10, 2025.