Location
The Archives is located in the McRaith Catholic Center at 600 Locust Street, next to Saint Stephen Cathedral and the Cathedral Parish Office, in Owensboro, Kentucky.
The visitor entrance to the McRaith Catholic Center is located on the side of the building facing Locust Street. You will need to sign in at the reception desk at this entrance and wait for the archivist to meet you there before continuing to the Archives.
Parking
Visitors may park in the Cedar Street lot behind Saint Stephen Cathedral. On-street parking is also usually available on Locust Street in front of the Cathedral and the McRaith Catholic Center.
Hours
The Archives does not have regular open hours. Research visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance with the archivist.
Scheduled Closings
2019
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29
Day after Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Day
2020
Wednesday, January 1
New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, April 10
Good Friday
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Friday, July 3
Day before Independence Day
Monday, September 7
Labor Day
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27
Day after Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 8
Immaculate Conception
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
Contact Us
Diocese of Owensboro Archives
McRaith Catholic Center
600 Locust Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 683-1545
Fax: (270) 683-6883
Email: archives@pastoral.org