BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC While St. John’s Thrift Store and Food Pantry in Brownsville has been closed to the public for more than two months…
more: With strict guidelines, St. John’s thrift store/food pantry prepares to reopen on May 20
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The parish community of St. Michael’s in Sebree may be the only known Catholic church in the United States currently live-streaming the…
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused overwhelming distress to communities across western Kentucky, including many families now suffering financially…
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Everyone knew that Fr. Joe Mills, who passed away on April 4, 2020 at age 92, loved being a priest. And not…
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Ordinarily, The Western Kentucky Catholic’s post-Easter issue features an array of photos from that year’s Holy Week and Easter liturgies. Some memorable…
My dear sisters and brothers, One of the challenges of communicating during times of crisis or strife is that it seems before we complete a thought, circumstances and information changes.…
more: A Word From Bishop Medley: That our hunger may increase our gratitude
In the midst of the current pandemic, known as COVID-19, the Diocese of Owensboro is excited to offer an opportunity to support your favorite parish, school or ministry in this…
Please click here to download the Funeral Mass worship aid in a PDF format. The Rev. Joseph M. Mills, Owensboro, passed away at the Carmel Home on Saturday, April 4,…
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC On March 16, 2020, Bishop William F. Medley made an announcement that was similar to statements released by bishops all across the…
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Sixty-two little girls filled the hallway inside Owensboro Catholic School’s K-3 Campus in the afternoon of March 3, 2020, their voices raised…
more: Girls learn virtues, lives of the saints, via St. Therese-themed club
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Hopkinsville recently launched a new anti-pornography program from the Diocese of Owensboro and according to parish…
more: Hopkinsville parish kicks off anti-porn project with Safe Haven Sunday
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Neena Gaynor, a local author and member of St. Stephen Cathedral, believes that reading fiction can become a “holy way to spend…
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Tim Glemkowski, the president and founder of L’Alto Catholic Institute, likes to use the example of explorers Lewis and Clark when talking…
more: Outposts of a missionary Church: There is hope for the Church, says evangelization speaker
In May 2019, Pope Francis released his apostolic letter, “Vos estis lux mundi” (“You are the light of the world”) to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability…
A few hours ago, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in order to free up federal resources to combat coronavirus, and this morning Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recommended that…
All of us at the Diocese of Owensboro are very concerned about the health and safety of our parishioners and the broader community in light of the outbreak of COVID19…
Amid concerns of the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Diocese of Owensboro would like to take this time to share some information with our priests, parishioners, students,…
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…
more: Diocese of Owensboro’s list of 2020 parish picnics now available online
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC After returning from his Jan. 24-Feb. 13, 2020 pastoral visit to India and Myanmar (also known as Burma) with Fr. John Thomas,…
Says he has seen diocese blessed by ‘continuing influx of new peoples’ BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC First sung by the cantor, and then repeated by the…
more: Multilingual prayers, songs at vespers celebrating bishop’s 10th episcopal anniversary
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