The Diocese of Owensboro’s Youth 2000 event takes place at a new location this year. Brescia University is currently in the midst of campus renovations, thus placing Youth 2000 at the Owensboro Convention Center for 2016.
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EdChoice KY presents ‘Educational Opportunity for All’
On March 14, 2016, you are invited to attend “Educational Opportunity for All,” an event to learn why Scholarship Tax Credits are important to Kentucky students, and what you can do to help.
Bishop Responds to Passage of “Informed Consent” Law
The following is a statement issued by Bishop William F. Medley concerning Kentucky Senate Bill 4. A fundamental belief by the Catholic Church is that all life is sacred – from conception until natural death.
Announcing Catholic Schools Week 2016
Starting on January 31 and continuing through February 6, 2016, Catholic schools across western Kentucky will participate in National Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in dioceses and archdioceses of the United States.
Agents of compassion and clean water: Water-purifying mission saves, transforms lives
As published in the January 2016 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic. The Jubilee Year of Mercy was established by Pope Francis to last from Dec. 8, 2015 to Nov. 20, 2016. As a special series celebrating the Works of Mercy, The Western Kentucky Catholic is highlighting stories of individuals who live these Works around…
Diocese of Owensboro Celebrates Ursuline Elections
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph elected five sisters to serve on the Ursuline Leadership Council. Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU, was elected as congregational leader; Sister Kathleen Condry, OSU, was elected as assistant congregational leader; Sister Pam Mueller, OSU, was elected as a councilor; Sister…
Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Year of Mercy
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved.