Bishop-elect William F. Medley speaks at a Dec. 15, 2009 press conference at Brescia University in Owensboro, the day that he was officially appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to be the fourth bishop of Owensboro. FILE PHOTO
Fifteen years of grace: Bishop Medley’s diocesan ministry over the years
BY WKC STAFF
On Feb. 10, 2025, Bishop William F. Medley will celebrate his 15th anniversary of episcopal ordination, when he was made the bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky. Here are some highlights from his past 15 years as the shepherd of the Catholic Church in western Kentucky.
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville ordains Bishop William F. Medley through the laying on of hands at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Feb. 10, 2010. MEL HOWARD | WKC
Bishop William F. Medley smiles in the sunshine during his ad limina visit to Rome, during which he meets with the pope, in September 2010. FILE PHOTO
On May 21, 2015, Bishop William F. Medley pours sacred chrism onto the new altar while consecrating it at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center in Bowling Green. ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD | WKC
While in flight on Dec. 21, 2021, Bishop William F. Medley lifts a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament to bless the communities of his diocese which were affected by the tornadoes that struck during the night of Dec. 10, 2021. ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD | WKC
Originally printed in the February 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
