BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Faith formation is just as much “Christian living as Christian believing” for Jeff Andrini, the Diocese of Owensboro’s new director of the…
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Bible characters come to life during VBS
Two women with a passion for catechesis find a way to immerse Catholic kids in the Bible BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Debi Hopkins knew something was…
A Word From Bishop Medley: Remembering Kentucky’s first Catholics
In 1775 the first band of Catholic families uprooted their lives in southern Maryland to travel to the Kentucky frontier to establish new homes in the area of Pottinger’s Creek…
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Seeing God’s hand at the border: Kentucky group helps Catholic Charities help migrants
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The sheer exhaustion – from walking across a desert for weeks. The hunger pangs – from not having a good meal in…
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Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools Appointed
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce that Jo Ann Mathieson has accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools effective July 1, 2019. Mathieson will join David…
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Catholic schools show ‘phenomenal’ scores for religious education test
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC A new report indicates that the Diocese of Owensboro’s 17 Catholic schools have exceeded national averages in teaching the Catholic faith.
Diocese Names New Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer
The Diocese of Owensboro announces Tom Lilly as Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer effective June 1, 2019. Lilly replaces Kevin Kauffeld who announced in early May his resignation from the…
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Representing the ‘mercy of the Church’ – Parishes’ annulment advocates provide unique ministry
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC In his ministry as an annulment advocate, Deacon Michael Wiedemer works to meet people “where they’re at.”
Seminarian’s diaconate ordination celebrates ‘Church’s diversity and unity’
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC His transitional diaconate ordination on April 13 was “one of the biggest moments of my life,” but Deacon Stephen Van Lal Than…
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‘Prayer is the best thing you can do’ – Couple credits community’s power of prayer for kidney transplant success
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Successfully donating one of her kidneys to her husband has been described to her as “rare” or “crazy,” but Amanda Van Bussum…
Bishop Recommends Priest to Vatican for Permanent Suspension
On March 1, 2019, Fr. Joseph Edward Bradley, a priest of the Diocese of Owensboro, was temporarily suspended from public ministry by Bishop William F. Medley following a recommendation of…
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Kentucky nun elected Mother President of international congregation
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The election of a Kentucky native as the first-ever Mother President of an international monastic congregation of nuns is historic, to say…
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Rite of Election calls catechumens, candidates, to follow God
BY WKC STAFF In the Diocese of Owensboro, this year there are 91 catechumens (awaiting the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil) and 135 candidates (awaiting the Sacraments of…
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‘All for the greater glory of God’ – Deceased teacher memorialized with unique crucifix
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Eddie Miller remembers the conversation. It was the same day as one of the last school Masses that his friend Tony Kraus…
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Memory of Fr. Paul Volk honored with March 19 concert
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The motherhouse chapel of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph was filled to capacity
A Word From Bishop Medley: Thank your priests and pray for vocations
Stephen Van Lal Than will be ordained a transitional deacon at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green.
‘It’s just good to be Catholic’ – U.S. pilgrimage of St. John Vianney’s incorrupt heart makes a stop in Paducah
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC The interior of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Paducah was filled to capacity the morning of March 13, 2019, and for…
Sons’ Catholic education inspired dad to join Church
BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC For many years, Charlie Dawson attended Mass at Blessed Mother Parish in Owensboro with his wife and children, though he was not…
Diocese to Close Assisted Living Facility by Summer
Statement from Bishop William F. Medley April 8, 2019 “On March 28, 2019, the Diocese of Owensboro announced the upcoming closure of the Bishop Soenneker Home located in Knottsville, Kentucky,…
New Superintendent of Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to announce that David Kessler has accepted the position of Superintendent of Catholic Schools effective August 1, 2019, replacing Ann Flaherty who announced at…