NOTE: This story originally ran on the Diocese of Owensboro website on April 29, 2015. By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead | WKC Owensboro – As a little boy, the future Deacon…
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Fresh, ‘responsive design’ will better serve unique needs of western Kentucky faithful The Diocese of Owensboro recently launched a new website and smartphone app to better serve the Catholics of…
The winners of the third annual Bishop John J. McRaith Providing Help, Creating Hope Award this year include 16 individuals and four organizations. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro established…
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Fr. William David Willett, a priest of the Diocese of Owensboro, passed away on April 20, 2016 at the age of 69. Fr. Willett spent many years serving as a…
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July 30 Serving at 3 p.m. St. Paul, Leitchfield Aug. 2 Drive-through picnic 5 p.m. St. Martin, Rome Aug. 6 Serving at 11 a.m. St. Jerome, Fancy Farm
“Everything is going to be OK,” is exactly what you do not say to a friend or loved one undergoing a divorce, says Rose Sweet, a Catholic author and speaker…
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This column originally ran in the March 2016 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic under ‘A Word from Bishop Medley.’ My dear people of God, I am often asked the…
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By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic Finding a mentor to help in vocational discernment is vital, said Sister Eula Johnson, SCN, who recently retired from years of serving…
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By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, The Western Kentucky Catholic Sister Lucy Bonifas, OSF, became a novice with the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, in 1955. Sixty-one years of service…
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The Diocese of Owensboro’s Youth 2000 event takes place at a new location this year. Brescia University is currently in the midst of campus renovations, thus placing Youth 2000 at…
On March 14, 2016, you are invited to attend “Educational Opportunity for All,” an event to learn why Scholarship Tax Credits are important to Kentucky students, and what you can…
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The following is a statement issued by Bishop William F. Medley concerning Kentucky Senate Bill 4. A fundamental belief by the Catholic Church is that all life is sacred –…
Starting on January 31 and continuing through February 6, 2016, Catholic schools across western Kentucky will participate in National Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in dioceses…
As published in the January 2016 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic. The Jubilee Year of Mercy was established by Pope Francis to last from Dec. 8, 2015 to Nov.…
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By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph elected five sisters to serve on the Ursuline Leadership Council. Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU,…
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we…
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