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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Four Catholic school students named Governor’s Scholars; two alternates
The Catholic Schools Office for the Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce that four students from the three Catholic high schools have been chosen to participate in the 2018…
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…
New Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce that David Kessler has accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools effective July 1, 2018. Kessler will join Superintendent Ann…
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…
2018 Priest Assignments
Parish Pastor Barrera, Rev. JulioPastor, Holy Redeemer Parish in Beaver Dam and Holy Trinity Parish in Morgantown, effective June 12, 2018. Harpole, Rev. Ryan Pastor, St. Joseph Parish in Bowling…
‘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.…
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.…
Director of Marriage and Family Life Announced
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny May as the new Director of Marriage and Family Life, effective December 4, 2017. May replaces Joe Bland,…
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…
Bishop Medley’s Statement on DACA Decision
This following is a statement from Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop for the Diocese of Owensboro, regarding the Administration’s decision to end DACA. Following the statement is the Spanish…
Bishop Announces Emergency Collection for Hurricane Victims
This letter was sent today to all the pastors in the Diocese of Owensboro from Bishop William F. Medley: Dear Fathers, In southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, a crisis that…
Diocese Announces Superintendent for Schools
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce that Ann Flaherty has accepted the position of superintendent of Catholic Schools effective August 1, 2017. Flaherty was originally named interim superintendent…
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…
2016-2017 Catechetical Leader Award
Rose Wheeler, director of religious education at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Henderson, received the 2016-17 Bishop John J. McRaith Catechetical Leader Award on Monday, May 8. Rose…