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Managing The Heartache of Parent/Child EstrangementA Conversation with Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Rachel HaackIn person and virtual option available for attending!

 An overnight conference for middle and high school students grades 6-12. It is held every other year opposite National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) to give both middle and high school youth an experience of the larger church and have a point of reference for NCYC.If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Office at 270-683-1545.  Schedule…

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Join us as we gather together as parish staff and volunteers as a people on Eucharistic Mission.  Guest speaker Julianne StanzStoryteller, author, encourager, Julianne Stanz is the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship for Loyola Press. Julianne was born and educated in Ireland where she holds advanced degrees in the area of theology, religious studies,…

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Joy, Laughter, and Holiness Women’s Retreat will return to Union County Kentucky on February 8, 2025, St. Ann Parish Hall, 304 S. Church St., Morganfield, KY 42437 from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm and all are welcome to attend. Come listen to our keynote speaker Jackie Angel as she shares her faith journey.Also feature are Olivia Burke &  Sarah Lilly Malone, local…

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The Catholic Men's Conference of Western Kentucky returns in 2025 with speakers Dr. David Anders and John Edwards. Doors open 8:30am. Conference is from 9:00am-4:00pm with Mass with the Bishop following at 4:30pm at St. Stephen Cathedral. Confession will be available day of. Visit the event website for more information and detailed schedule. Cost is…

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What do you do if you encounter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents if you are in the United States without permission? Join us for Know Your Rights presentations with Susan Montalvo-Gesser, immigration attorney and director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro, to address this question and others like establishing power of…

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We are excited to announce that the next YOUTH 2000 Retreat will take place March 14-16, 2025, at Brescia University!YOUTH 2000 aligns with the U.S. Bishops’ vision in Renewing the Vision, drawing young people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and encouraging active participation in their parishes and diocesan programs.This powerful weekend retreat includes…

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The effects of divorce are deep and long-lasting, no matter what age it happened to you. But the good news is, healing can happen. Life-Giving Wounds is a ministry specifically for adults whose parents are divorced or separated.The Life-Giving Wounds Inaugural Retreat for the Diocese of Owensboro was hosted in conjunction with the Diocese of Evansville in…

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“Solvitur Ambulando” is a Latin phrase attributed to Saint Augustine which roughly translates to “In walking, it is solved.”  It is often hard at times to find the space and time to be available to the loving call and presence of our God. THE JOURNEY is an intentional space for reflection, prayer, retreat, fellowship, and…

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A Prayer Service is held Annually in the Diocese of Owensboro for protection and healing of victims of sexual abuse During Child Abuse Awareness Month, we especially hold in our hearts all victims of sexual abuse. We take this time to present to Christ the scars and wounds of abuse and know that Christ bears them…

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Join Us for the Chrism Mass   One of the great traditions of our faith is the use of sacred oils as outward signs of the grace bestowed through the sacraments. Each year, these oils are freshly prepared, during Holy Week Chrism Mass is held for the bishop to then bless the Oil of the Sick…

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Join us as we lift up our Holy Father, Pope Francis with Mass Friday Within the Octave of Easter for the intention of the Soul of Pope Francis, April 25, 2025, at noon at St. Stephen Cathedral with Bishop Willim F. Medley and concelebrated with many priests from around our diocese."Death is not the end. Death…

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The Diocese of Owensboro is excited to offer an overnight men’s retreat April 25-26, 2025 at Rough River Dam State Resort Park located at 450 Lodge Road, Falls of Rough, KY 40119.The retreat will begin Friday evening and end at 3:00pm Saturday. We welcome John Edwards, host of the Just a Guy in the Pew…

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A Wedding is a Day, A Marriage is a Lifetime. Engaged Encounter is coming to Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Center One of the themes engaged couples will explore together is family! The foundation of any relationship is understanding where we come from. At Engaged Encounter, explore how your family backgrounds shape your…

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We would like to show our thanks for parishioners in our diocese their participation and support of the Acts 2:42 Groups project. We are excited to gather together at the appreciation dinner to recognize the hard work and dedication you have put in to making this program a grand success. The meal will take place…

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This is more than a building project. It is an act of Catholic stewardship, an expression of the Body of Christ caring for its own. By supporting this effort, we are honoring those who have served faithfully God and His Church. “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who…

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Join Director of Vocations, Fr. Corey Bruns on September 16th at Sts. Joseph & Paul Church in Owensboro for a special Holy Hour and Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit as we begin to pray for an increase in good and holy vocations within our Diocese. Vocation Tuesday will take place each Tuesday thereafter as a…

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