The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Andrini as the new Director of Faith Formation, effective March 27, 2019. Andrini has 20 years of experience as Director of Faith Formation at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Grand Haven, Michigan, where he revitalized their RCIA ministry, organized Bible studies…
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2019 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 common…
Diocese of Owensboro’s list of 2019 parish picnics now available online
BY WKC STAFF 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 warmest months of the year.
‘In pursuit of evangelization’ – Mount, diocese hosting ‘unique’ concert honoring Fr. Paul Volk
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The date March 19 holds a unique significance for the Diocese of Owensboro and the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, whose motherhouse is located within the diocese.
A Word From Bishop Medley: Christ offers grace to fight temptations
In the 1970s Flip Wilson was a popular comedian who appeared on a variety of television shows and even hosted his own variety show. Flip Wilson developed a character called Geraldine, who had a catchphrase “The devil made me do it.” The phrase was picked up humorously by many. Maybe even on occasion it brought…
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‘We beg your forgiveness’ – Bishop leads Prayer of Lament in response to abuse crisis
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Silently processing up the aisle of St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro on the rainy evening of Feb. 5, Bishop William F. Medley reached the sanctuary, where he laid prostrate before the altar.
A miracle for Myanmar: A ‘prayer-warrior’ friendship leads to beating cancer and building new school
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC It is October 2002. RoseMary Trowbridge of Morganfield attends Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II at St. Peter’s Square in Rome, believing it will be her last visit to Italy before breast cancer takes her life.
Priest Temporarily Suspended Pending Investigation
Owensboro, KY – Fr. Joseph Edward Bradley, priest of the Diocese of Owensboro and current volunteer chaplain at Owensboro Catholic High School, has been temporarily suspended after a report of sexual abuse of a minor was received on Tuesday, February 26.
100-year-old priest ‘grew up with the diocese’
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC A priest in the Diocese of Owensboro who turns 100 on Feb. 2, 2019 knows that from all eternity, “there was an image in God’s mind that there was George Hancock, and he was going to be a priest.”
SEEK participants ‘cannot wait’ to see God’s work in their lives post-conference
BY WKC STAFF A “greater appreciation of the Eucharist” is what Hunter LeBlanc took away from the Jan. 3-7, 2019 SEEK conference in Indianapolis, hosted by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).
New Catholic Charities director looks forward to working with parishes to ‘improve lives’
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC As the new director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Owensboro, Susan Montalvo-Gesser hopes the organization will help western Kentuckians live out the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Here to listen: New Spanish-speaking coordinator offers ‘channel’ for abuse allegations
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Nuria Elizondo, the new Spanish-speaking Pastoral Assistance Coordinator (PAC) for the Diocese of Owensboro, has a message for anyone who may call her to report abuse by someone acting in the name of the Catholic Church.
‘You are not alone’ – New support group for sexual abuse survivors hopes to foster healing
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC “You are not alone,” and yes, “other people have experienced this” is the message a clinical therapist wishes to share with survivors of sexual assault.
A Word From Bishop Medley: God is the source of all blessings
St. Blaise lived during the fourth century. Very little is known about his life, but according to customary accounts he was a physician before becoming a bishop.
Delving into the ‘art’ of accompaniment in Madisonville
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC On Dec. 4, 2018, clergy, parish staff, volunteers, school administrators and diocesan staff gathered at the Ballard Convention Center in Madisonville for The Art of Accompaniment – a day of prayer and learning to guide the Diocese of Owensboro into Year Two of the four-year Living as…
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A Catholic school’s legacy: Former St. Jerome School building teaches in a new way
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Many people can say they owe a lot to their childhood schools – their education, friendships, and perhaps even inspiration for future careers.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations 2018
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Horarios de las Celebraciones de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2018
Catedral San Esteban, Owensboro 12 de Dic.: 7 a.m. y 12:05 p.m. Misa
A Word From Bishop Medley: Jesus remains with us, even in the darkest of times
My dear people of God, In August and September, the Catholic Church in the United States was sent reeling by three successive scandals.
Bound by charity, Oratorians serve the needs of Jamaican community
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC For Fr. Brad Smith, CO, one of the biggest challenges of his ministry is “getting people to realize what it means to radically embrace the Gospel.”