Maya Catholic speaker coming to western Kentucky BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC In May 2018, a speaker will come to western Kentucky to address the local population…
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Diocesan opportunities for ‘Encounter’
By Danny May, Special to The Western Kentucky Catholic When Bishop Medley called us to prayer during a Year of Encounter, he reminded us all of Pope Francis’ words from…
‘Something bigger than myself’
New Catholics reflect on community, blessings of Catholicism By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic Joining the Catholic Church is a daunting experience for many, even – or especially…
2018 parish picnics list is now available online
Parish picnics and cooking teams are a beloved tradition in the Diocese of Owensboro, dating back many generations. Parishioners and members of the local community enjoy gathering to celebrate great…
Futures in jeopardy
They arrived in U.S. as children; DACA recipients now fear changes BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Armando Zamarripa was only a few months old when his mother…
2018 Fish Fry Dates in the Diocese of Owensboro
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops requests that Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent, and practice some form of penance on the other Fridays throughout the…
Ways to celebrate February’s National Marriage Week
By Danny May, Special to The Western Kentucky Catholic What have you done for your marriage lately? The trend these days is for spouses and parents to be so busy…
‘Happy to be home’ St. Francis of Assisi Parish dedicated on Dec. 9
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic The line of people processing from St. Francis of Assisi Parish’s fellowship hall into the new church building on Dec. 9,…
Diocesan Archives launches first online collections catalog
By Heidi Taylor-Caudill, archivist, Diocese of Owensboro The Diocese of Owensboro Archives has launched its first online collections catalog highlighting rare and historic documents and artifacts from the diocesan collections.…
Catholic faith makes us ‘family,’ says Burmese refugee
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC When he was growing up in Myanmar, Lam Naing’s mother always told him, “My son: pray, pray, pray.” Lam Naing, who with…
Horarios de las Celebraciones de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2017
Horarios de las Celebraciones de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2017 San Miguel en Sebree, KY 3-11 de Diciembre: Novena 11 de Diciembre: Novena final y procession a las 10:30 p.m.…
Bishop Medley’s Statement on Launch of ‘Share the Journey’ Campaign
Dear People of the Diocese of Owensboro, Today, September 27, 2017, Pope Francis is officially launching the worldwide, year-long “Share the Journey” campaign. This campaign is sponsored by the United…
Archives launches interactive Catholic cemeteries map
Archivist hopes map will assist genealogists, further research opportunities By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic Cemeteries are important for many reasons. They serve practical purposes and emotional purposes, as…
Catholic Charities announces 2017 award winners
The Catholic Charities selection committee has awarded the 2017 Bishop John J. McRaith Providing Help, Creating Hope award certificates to the following individuals and groups who have demonstrated charity in…
Diocese of Owensboro’s 2017 picnic list now available online
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 fellowship during the…
Statement concerning St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17, 2017
Issued March 8, 2017 Many people have been asking if I will allow Catholics to eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day since March 17th falls on a Friday of Lent…
Marriage enrichment retreat to be held March 2017 at Lake Barkley Lodge
Retreat to be grounded in John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body’ By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic God calls married people to holiness – “by being able…
El obispo Medley invita a toda la diócesis a rezar vísperas por inmigrantes y refugiados
Por Elizabeth Barnstead/WKC El martes 3 de enero, 2017 a las 6:30pm en la Catedral de San Esteban en Owensboro se rezaran las vísperas bilingües en apoyo a inmigrantes y…
Bishop invites all in diocese to immigrant, refugee prayer service
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead/WKC On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro will host a bilingual prayer service in support of immigrants and refugees. This…
St. Benedict’s ‘bed sponsorships’ cover more than just beds
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead/WKC St. Benedict’s Emergency Shelter for Men, also known as St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter, is now accepting bed sponsorships for 2017. “This is our fifth year of…