The virtue of hope is often misconstrued as a mild, passive virtue. But Sacred Scripture uses strong language regarding hope.
Elizabeth Barnstead
Study: Personal encouragement, Eucharistic adoration key to 2025 priestly vocations
(OSV News) — Personal encouragement to consider whether Jesus Christ is calling them to priesthood, along with regular Eucharistic adoration, continue to be key factors for young men seeking to become priests, according to a new report.
‘Everything we do is true’ – Mike Bogdan’s liturgy-infused life an example of how to die well
A former teacher once said: “We must become fully permeated with Liturgy in the very depths of our beings.”
Western Kentucky flood survivors need our help
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul stands ready to assist our western Kentucky neighbors as they rebuild their lives after the torrential rainstorms in April.
Twelve Ursuline Sisters celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2025
A dozen Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who have served a combined 790 years in service to God’s people are celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2025.
‘We bring what we have to the altar’
Dcn. Conrad Jaconette, who will be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Owensboro this May at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, did not originally seek out an ornate chalice.
Passionists host open house to celebrate expanded facilities
On April 26 and 27, the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery held an open house to showcase the expanded facilities in their cloister, located in Whitesville.
‘Joyfully and with courage’
Shortly after Bishop William F. Medley told Fr. Corey Bruns that he would like him to serve as the diocese’s next vocations director, Fr. Bruns found himself in Eucharistic Adoration begging God, “You’ve got to do something to make me know this is your will.”
A Word From Bishop Medley: The Month of Mary
As I have shared before, when I visit classrooms in our schools or with any groups of children and young people, one of my favorite practices is to invite them to ask me questions.
‘More than a music director’
Mike Bogdan was helping part-time at St. Stephen Cathedral when incoming cathedral music director, James Wells, joined the staff almost 10 years ago.