Diocesan Corpus Christi procession takes Jesus into the streets By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic Joe Bland’s initial thoughts at the end of the June 2, 2018 diocesan Corpus Christi procession were, “İBien hecho! Well done!” Bland, the Diocese of Owensboro’s director of the Office of Evangelization, said he was “pleasantly surprised” at…
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Religious sister reflects on love for Mary
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic When Sr. Bellarmine Ezumah, DMMM, learned that Pope Francis had established a new memorial honoring the title of Mary, Mother of the Church, “I was excited about it,” she said.
‘Kind to everyone,’ Fr. Powell led by example in his 70 years of priesthood
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic Giving the homily at the April 30, 2018 funeral Mass for his close friend and brother priest Fr. Paul Pike Powell, Fr. Joe Mills shared a poem that was popular when Fr. Powell was ordained 70 years prior. Fr. Mills said the 19th-century poem, known as both…
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Catholic Charities announces 2018 award winners
The Catholic Charities selection committee has awarded the 2018 Bishop John J. McRaith Providing Help, Creating Hope Award certificates to the following individuals and groups who have demonstrated charity in their work and deeds. The award is named after Bishop John J. McRaith who served the diocese from 1981-2009 and who passed away in 2017.…
Different cultures, one in Christ
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 of Maya Catholics – communities who come from southern Mexico and Central America, speak numerous indigenous languages, and descend from native cultures of thousands of…
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 Governor’s Scholars Program this summer. Both Owensboro Catholic and Trinity have an alternate in case someone is unable to participate.
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 Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) to declare “a new chapter of evangelization full of fervor, joy, generosity, courage, boundless love and attraction” (No.261).…
‘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 – for thosewho had great faith experiences when growing up in non-Catholic churches.
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 Flaherty and Administrative Assistant Lauren Johnson at the McRaith Catholic Center. “The Diocese of Owensboro Catholic School’s Office is thrilled to welcome David Kessler to…
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 food, fun games and lively fellowship during the warmest months of the year.
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 faced a painful decision: choosing which of her two sons to take with her to the United States. “She had to pick between bringing me…
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 year. Due to fish being a popular Lenten Friday option in this part of the world, the tradition of Friday fish fries has become a…
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 caring for kids and performing at our jobs that we forget to care for ourselves and our spouses. As moms and dads, we can easily…
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 Green, effective June 12, 2018. Johnson, Rev. Brian Pastor, St. Pius X Parish in Calvert City and St. Anthony Parish in Grand Rivers, effective June 12,…
‘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, 2017 just kept coming – until the church was filled to capacity, with standing room only. However, the several hundred parishioners and friends of the…
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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. As with most archives, the Diocese of Owensboro Archives faces the challenge of making historical information from our collections more accessible while preserving materials that…
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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. 12 de Diciembre: Mañanitas a las 12 a.m., Misa Solemne a las 12:30 a.m.
Community Encouraged to #iGiveCatholic
The Diocese of Owensboro invites you to kick off the charitable season on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2017, with #iGiveCatholic – an online crowdfunding event that brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back. The Diocese of Owensboro is one of 17 participating archdioceses and dioceses for #iGiveCatholic. Considered the most successful…
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, who earlier this year was named as the Director of Evangelization for the diocese. May comes to the diocese from Tanner Publishing Company in Owensboro…
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 States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholic Charities USA and the Church’s global charitable network, Caritas Internationalis. The launch of this global campaign…
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