Fr. Brandon Williams carries the Blessed Sacrament during Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus’s Nov. 17 Eucharistic procession. COURTESY OF CLARE CLARK, OCS

BY RACHEL HALL, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

Students at Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus participated in a Eucharistic procession on Nov. 17, following the Church’s November tradition of remembering the faithful departed. Fr. Brandon Williams, chaplain of the school, carried a monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament and led the procession around the building as students followed in silence carrying lanterns as an outward symbol of prayer and eternal light.

The procession served as both a moment of remembrance and a teaching opportunity during the Church’s month dedicated to praying for those who have died.

Student altar servers assist during the Nov. 17 Eucharistic procession at Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus. RACHEL HALL | WKC

Fr. Williams, in his homily to the students, reflected on the importance of remembering those who have passed away and the hope Christians hold in Christ’s promise of eternal life.

“Our ultimate home will be amongst the joys of heaven,” he said, “where we will be reunited with our loved ones.”

Before the liturgy started the students were given a sheet of paper to guide meditation during Adoration, helping them connect Eucharistic devotion to their daily lives. They were invited to consider:  How have I loved this week? How can love others better? Do I act like Christ? What is my relationship with Jesus like? How can I be a better friend to Jesus?

All Souls Day is celebrated on Nov. 2, but the Church asks that the faithful continue to pray throughout the year for all souls who have departed this life, that they may find eternal life with Christ in the Communion of Saints.

Student altar servers assist during the Nov. 17 Eucharistic procession at Owensboro Catholic Schools 4-6 Campus. COURTESY OF CLARE CLARK, OCS

Originally printed in the December 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.