BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Joe Bland, the director of evangelization for the Diocese of Owensboro, has an important question for the people of the diocese.
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‘An extension of the healing ministry of Jesus’
Healthcare workers gather for ‘White Mass’ BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC At the Oct. 21 White Mass at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, Bishop William F. Medley…
‘For a beautiful child of God’
St. Leo’s quilting ministry provides newly-baptized babies with gift to cherish BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC There is something about a quilt that is comforting and welcoming.
‘A little bit of everything’
Diocese’s V National Encuentro delegates reflect on Hispanic/Latino gathering BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The Sept. 20-23, 2018 V National Encuentro conference in Grapevine, Texas, was “emotional”…
A Word From Bishop Medley: ‘Marked with the sign of faith’
The Roman Catholic Church, along with many other Christian denominations, honors all those who “have gone before us marked with the sign of faith” as saints.
Carmel Home pioneer looks back on 70 years of religious life
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC When Sr. M. Bernadette Niehaus, DCJ, and three other Carmelite sisters came to Owensboro from Wisconsin in 1952, it was a culture…
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Local Immigration Attorney to Lead Catholic Charities
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce that Susan Montalvo-Gesser has accepted the position of Director of Catholic Charities effective January 2, 2019. Montalvo-Gesser will assume the position at…
Diocese Releases Allegation Statistics
The Diocese of Owensboro recently compiled statistics regarding sexual abuse allegations against priests of the diocese and regarding individuals who have come forward and identified themselves as victims of child…
‘Truly homegrown’
St. Jerome’s parish picnic provides more than politics BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC On Aug. 4, 2018, crowds flocked to the far west end of Kentucky for…
‘Making the mercy of God visible in the world’
Three priests to speak at fifth annual Vocare BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Fr. Richard Powers, 85, remembers when his father was near the end of his…
Why people are ‘leaving Communion to find communion’
BY JOE BLAND, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC I had a young woman who was a member of our parish tell me right after she and her husband married…
‘Humbling’ – Sophia Awards to celebrate 20 years of honoring wisdom
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Ginny Knight-Simon has countless stories of the people she encountered during her role as director of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of…
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Bishop Medley asks for assistance, prayers, for Kerala flood victims
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Owensboro is taking strides to assist those suffering from the historic floods in Kerala state, India.
Embracing those who suffer a miscarriage
New volunteer-driven ministry offers support, resources BY DANNY MAY, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The pain of suffering a miscarriage is difficult to navigate, especially if you don’t have…
A Statement from Bishop William F. Medley
Download a PDF of Bishop Medley’s Statement Here Download a PDF of Bishop Medley’s Statement in Spanish Here Sin is real. In our own lives and in our contemporary society…
Three local universities provide Catholic campus ministry resources
BY WKC STAFF Western Kentucky is home to three universities that provide on-campus formation for Catholic students. As college students prepare to leave home for their fall semester, check out…
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The ultimate vocation: live a life of love in Jesus Christ
BY FR. RICHARD MEREDITH, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC From time to time I have asked boys and young men if they have ever thought about the priesthood. Most…
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Before we go out to evangelize, we must sit at the Teacher’s feet
BY JOE BLAND, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Peter preached at Pentecost, and three thousand persons were baptized.
Hispanic diaconate candidates receive ministry of lector
BY LARENA LAWSON, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC On Saturday, May 26, the six candidates in formation in the
Container collection for the Mandeville diocese begins
BY DEACON RICHARD MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Owensboro and the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica, have begun a collection of goods for a shipping container…
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