The exterior-in-progress of the Roncalli Home for Priests is seen on July 21, 2026. The home will serve as a residence for senior priests in the Diocese of Owensboro. COURTESY OF BILL BLINCOE
Construction continues on future Roncalli Home for Priests
BY WKC STAFF
Progress continues for the Roncalli Home for Priests, which will be the Diocese of Owensboro’s residence for senior priests near the Carmel Home in Owensboro.
As of July 21, 2026, updates include driveway excavation, concrete sidewalk and curb work, installation of quartz countertops, and electrical work on wall outlets and switches. Closet and sacristy shelving are in progress, screened-in porches have been wrapped, and cabinets have been installed. Construction continues within ADA standards to accommodate older residents.
The diocese’s current estimation is to fully complete the project on Nov. 1, 2026.
To learn how to support this ongoing initiative, visit https://owensborodiocese.org/senior-priests-apartments.
The kitchen cabinets are seen inside one of the Roncalli Home for Priests units in this July 15, 2026 photo. COURTESY OF BILL BLINCOE
Originally printed in the August 2026 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
