Postponed by pandemic, RCIA classes of 2020 joyfully enter the Church BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Despite needing to postpone their entry into the Catholic Church due…
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Diocese of Owensboro School Food Service Approved to Serve Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students 18 and Under
On Friday September 4, 2020 the Diocese of Owensboro School Food Services was approved by the Kentucky Dept. of Education, to begin serving free meals for both breakfast and…
Catholic Schools to Resume In-Person Instruction
The Catholic Schools Office for the Diocese of Owensboro respects and appreciates Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendation to begin the 2020-2021 school year with non-traditional instruction until September 28; however,…
Having fun and staying safe while growing in the Catholic faith
‘Gasper on the Go’ provides camp experience at parish sites BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC It is an understatement to say that Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp…
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Planning committee announced to draft 2021-2025 diocesan Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC By the end of 2020, the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Hispanic/Latino Ministry hopes to have drafted a 2021-2025 diocesan Pastoral Plan…
In prayer, outreach and looking ahead to better days, priests continue to serve their flocks
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC In the afternoon of March 19, 2020, Fr. John Thomas of Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green took out his cellphone and,…
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A Word From Bishop Medley: An abundance of charity
My dear sisters and brothers, As communities across our country and indeed the whole world have struggled to adapt in an age of pandemic, almost all places have found it…
‘You have to lean into God, his people, and grace’ – A conversation with retiring director of social concerns, Deacon Richard Murphy
Note: The following is edited from an interview with Deacon Richard Murphy on June 24, 2020. “I started in July 2001… The people of God are the greatest blessing to…
Bishop Medley on Removal of Confederate Monument in Owensboro
“The events of recent weeks across our nation have reminded us as a society that much work remains to be done to address the sin of racism and further healing…
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Caridades Católicas colabora con grupos comunitarios para compartir recursos de prevención del COVID-19
El próximo evento será el 12 de julio en Santos José y Pablo (Please scroll down for English version.) POR ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, EL CATÓLICO DE KENTUCKY OCCIDENTAL Varias organizaciones…
Newly-ordained Deacon Corey D. Bruns looks forward to re-evangelizing a world – and Church – touched by pandemic
‘God was the one who guided me to this point,’ says deacon BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC As Deacon Corey D. Bruns preached his first homily following…
‘Hope and poignancy’ at 2020 Chrism Mass, postponed for 10 weeks due to pandemic
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Chrism Mass in the Diocese of Owensboro looked different this year. Christopher Grief, diocesan seminarian currently interning at St. Stephen Cathedral,…
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Gasper River to bring traveling day camps to youth around western Kentucky
‘Gasper on the Go’ to take place in eight cities within the diocese BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC 7/2/2020 Update: Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat…
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Former employee involved in civil suit
It has been brought to the attention of the Diocese of Owensboro that a former employee of three western Kentucky parishes is part of a larger civil suit alleging abuse…
Feeding hungry children during the pandemic is a ‘fulfilling ministry’ for diocesan School Food Service
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The Diocese of Owensboro’s School Food Service didn’t let a global pandemic stop them from serving food to hungry kids – and…
Virtual senior retreat gives Class of 2020 a space to reflect, pray and discern
BY WKC STAFF On Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Youth Ministry offered a virtual retreat for graduating high school seniors, who had lost many traditional…
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Bishop’s Statement on Racism and Civil Unrest
I join with civic and religious leaders across the United States to pray for peace and healing as our nation faces yet another crisis of racism, violence, and distrust. Yet…
Hope fulfilled: First ordination of a Burmese priest in the U.S. takes place May 23
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Locust Street in front of St. Stephen Cathedral had an unusual sight in the late morning of May 23, 2020: a drive-by…
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‘Joy, hope and determination’- Parishes transition to public Masses with safety guidelines
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Even in following strict safety guidelines to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19, parishes celebrating public Masses again as a community cannot…
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Local cloistered nuns explain how isolation can open ‘doorways to God’
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC A community of cloistered nuns living in a secluded corner of Daviess County have found that their already “social distancing” lifestyle can…
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