BY DANNY MAY, OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE Pornography is a complex issue. With today’s advances in technology, pornographic images and videos are more prevalent and easily accessible than…
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Adult male survivors of clergy sexual abuse can attend group therapy in October
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC A six-week group for adult male survivors of sexual abuse by clergy is beginning in October.
New director of faith formation looks forward to serving parishes, catechists, in evangelization mission
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Faith formation is just as much “Christian living as Christian believing” for Jeff Andrini, the Diocese of Owensboro’s new director of the…
Bible characters come to life during VBS
Two women with a passion for catechesis find a way to immerse Catholic kids in the Bible BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Debi Hopkins knew something was…
A Word From Bishop Medley: Remembering Kentucky’s first Catholics
In 1775 the first band of Catholic families uprooted their lives in southern Maryland to travel to the Kentucky frontier to establish new homes in the area of Pottinger’s Creek…
Seeing God’s hand at the border: Kentucky group helps Catholic Charities help migrants
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The sheer exhaustion – from walking across a desert for weeks. The hunger pangs – from not having a good meal in…
Catholic schools show ‘phenomenal’ scores for religious education test
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC A new report indicates that the Diocese of Owensboro’s 17 Catholic schools have exceeded national averages in teaching the Catholic faith.
Representing the ‘mercy of the Church’ – Parishes’ annulment advocates provide unique ministry
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC In his ministry as an annulment advocate, Deacon Michael Wiedemer works to meet people “where they’re at.”
Seminarian’s diaconate ordination celebrates ‘Church’s diversity and unity’
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC His transitional diaconate ordination on April 13 was “one of the biggest moments of my life,” but Deacon Stephen Van Lal Than…
‘Prayer is the best thing you can do’ – Couple credits community’s power of prayer for kidney transplant success
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Successfully donating one of her kidneys to her husband has been described to her as “rare” or “crazy,” but Amanda Van Bussum…
Kentucky nun elected Mother President of international congregation
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The election of a Kentucky native as the first-ever Mother President of an international monastic congregation of nuns is historic, to say…
Rite of Election calls catechumens, candidates, to follow God
BY WKC STAFF In the Diocese of Owensboro, this year there are 91 catechumens (awaiting the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil) and 135 candidates (awaiting the Sacraments of…
‘All for the greater glory of God’ – Deceased teacher memorialized with unique crucifix
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Eddie Miller remembers the conversation. It was the same day as one of the last school Masses that his friend Tony Kraus…
Memory of Fr. Paul Volk honored with March 19 concert
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The motherhouse chapel of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph was filled to capacity
A Word From Bishop Medley: Thank your priests and pray for vocations
Stephen Van Lal Than will be ordained a transitional deacon at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green.
‘It’s just good to be Catholic’ – U.S. pilgrimage of St. John Vianney’s incorrupt heart makes a stop in Paducah
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The interior of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Paducah was filled to capacity the morning of March 13, 2019, and for…
Sons’ Catholic education inspired dad to join Church
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC For many years, Charlie Dawson attended Mass at Blessed Mother Parish in Owensboro with his wife and children, though he was not…
Diocese of Owensboro’s list of 2019 parish picnics now available online
BY WKC STAFF Parish picnics and cooking teams are a longstanding tradition in the Diocese of Owensboro. Parishioners and non-parishioners alike gather to celebrate great food, fun games and lively…
‘In pursuit of evangelization’ – Mount, diocese hosting ‘unique’ concert honoring Fr. Paul Volk
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The date March 19 holds a unique significance for the Diocese of Owensboro and the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, whose…
A Word From Bishop Medley: Christ offers grace to fight temptations
In the 1970s Flip Wilson was a popular comedian who appeared on a variety of television shows and even hosted his own variety show. Flip Wilson developed a character called…