Mass and confession times in the Diocese of Owensboro

Did you know you can access Mass times on the diocese’s website? Visit https://owensborodiocese.org/find-a-parish/ for a list of parishes, Mass times and more. As parish confession times are subject to change, visitors are encouraged to contact the parishes directly for their most up-to-date confession schedule.

Sts. William and Lawrence Lenten mission

St. William and St. Lawrence Parishes in Daviess County, Ky., gladly welcome everyone to our Parish Lenten Mission on April 6-8, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church. Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy will be leading the Parish Mission. The theme will be the Holy Eucharist. On April 6, at 7:15 p.m. we will also have opportunities for confession. Questions: director of religious education Amber Berry at (270) 281-4802.

Ecce Homo: Behold the Man, Behold your Mother – An online Lenten retreat

Are you ready to make Holy Week a powerful experience? The Lord is specially preparing for you many graces during the celebration of His most sacred mysteries this Lent. Come and do so under the care and protection He gave us from the Cross, the Blessed Mother. Walk through the Passion with our Lady of Sorrows and join us for “Behold the Man, Behold Your Mother,” Avila Foundation’s annual online Lenten retreat, held this year on April 10-12. Keynote speakers include Bishop John Barres of Rockville Centre, Bishop Liam Cary of Oregon, Fr. Jacob Powell, Dr. Mark Miravalle, Sister Dede Byrne, Dr. Ralph Martin and Dr. Margaret Turek! Join us for reflections on Our Lady of Sorrows from the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery and walk through healing a mother wound with Fr. Derek Sakowski. Experience the prayers and reflections of our 30+ breakout speakers, including Cardinal Anders Arborelius, Bishop Gerardo Colaccico, Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, Fr. Robert Altier, Simone Rizkallah, Laura Phelps, Ruth Berghorst, Dr. Michael Gama, Dr. Andrew Seely, Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, Sterling Jacquith, and many more! The retreat is free, a donation optional. If you can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the recordings. To register: https://spiritualdirection.com/ecce-homo-2025

Nominate a pastoral minister or volunteer for the 2025 catechetical leader award

The Offices of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry are asking for nominations for the Bishop John J. McRaith Catechetical Leader Award.  The recipient of this award will be announced sometime this spring. Anyone from the Diocese of Owensboro may nominate an individual for this award. Nominees should be (or have been) professional ministers or volunteers, working for a minimum of 5 years in the Diocese of Owensboro in the field of catechetics.  Some ministerial roles to be considered are Director of Faith Formation, Coordinator of Faith Formation, Pastoral Associate, Youth Minister, etc. The recipient of the award is a role model as an outstanding human being; committed to Diocesan, Parish and Community service; shows a deep sense of spirituality; is knowledgeable, and committed to continuing their intellectual, spiritual and collaborative growth. The deadline for nominations is April 14, 2025. The Core Committee for Religious Education, consisting of the Diocesan Directors of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry will discern and select the recipient. All nomination forms should be submitted online (online is preferred) or mailed to the Youth Ministry Office, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY  42301-2130 or emailed to [email protected] by April 15, 2025. Online nomination link (preferred method): https://owensborodiocese.org/catechetical-leader-award/.

May and September retreats for healing after abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat during this Jubilee Year of Hope!  There will be two Catholic retreats offered during May and September 2025, sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. Our weekend retreats will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. For more information or registration contact us on our confidential hotline (270-474-4707) or email ([email protected]). The cost is $200 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need!  More information is available on our website:  HopeAfterAbortionKY.com. For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Nominate the 2024-2025 Outstanding Catholic School Educator of the Year

The Catholic Schools Office and the Principals and Administrators of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (PACESS) are again asking for nominations for Outstanding Catholic School Educator of the Year. The winner will be announced at the 2025 Celebration of Catholic Schools event. Anyone, with the exception of an immediate family member, may nominate an educator for the award.  All information concerning nominees will be kept confidential, including the name of the person submitting the nomination. The educator must currently be employed in the Diocese of Owensboro and must have taught for a minimum of five years in the diocesan schools. The outstanding Catholic School Educator must be a role model as an outstanding human being; have a major influence in the lives of students; show concern with the faith development as well as the physical, mental and emotional development of students; and encourage students to improve their abilities and talents. The deadline for nominations is July 1, 2025. A committee will serve as judges. For the nomination form, visit https://owensborodiocese.org/educator-award/.

Support groups for victims/survivors of clergy abuse

The Diocese of Owensboro would like to share some support group opportunities made available through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. These groups are open to all victims/survivors in the United States. Learn more at https://owensborodiocese.org/support-group/ and https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. You are also invited to visit https://www.awakecommunity.org/, a community of abuse survivors, concerned Catholics, and allies responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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