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.

An Evening of Chamber Music at Brescia University

Kirsten Ahnell, clarinet; Mary Stuckemeyer, bassoon; and Sharon Hudson, piano. Sept. 24 at 7 p.m., Taylor Lecture Hall, Roberts Center for the Sciences, Brescia University, Owensboro. Free admission. Suggested donation: $10. All proceeds support the Brescia University Music Department. Questions: [email protected].

‘Unveiling the Mystery of the Holy Family’ Diocesan Marian Congress

You are invited to the 36th Diocesan Marian Congress, “Unveiling the Mystery of the Holy Family” on Saturday, Oct. 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 502 Church Ave., Bowling Green, KY. Speaker: Fr. Christopher Kight. We will begin with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 8:30 a.m., and end with Benediction by 1 p.m. Questions: (270) 303-9437 or (270) 842-2525

Holy Name Fall Festival Oct. 23-24

Holy Name of Jesus School in Henderson will hold its Fall Festival Oct. 23-24. All are welcome to join Holy Name for Casey’s Carnival Rides, family bingo, games, food, a haunted house, auctions, and more! To learn more, call the school office at (270) 827-3425.

October retreat for healing from abortion

Come join us for a weekend of emotional healing and spiritual renewal. Rachel’s Vineyard offers post-abortion healing retreats for women and men who are suffering from the lingering effects of abortion. A Catholic retreat will be held Oct. 23-25, 2026 in the Whitesville/Owensboro, KY, area. Contact Rita: (270) 474-4707, ext. 1; [email protected]; or visit http://hopeafterabortionky.com.

The Journey Young Adult Hiking Retreat

Friday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. “Solvitur Ambulando” is a Latin phrase attributed to St. Augustine which roughly translates to “In walking, it is solved.” It is often hard at times to find the space and time to be available to the loving call and presence of our God. The Journey is an intentional space for reflection, prayer, retreat, fellowship, and adventure hosted by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry utilizing the North Trail at Land between the Lakes. For ages 18-39. The cost is $50 per participant, and space is limited to 12 participants. Please see https://owensborodiocese.org/journey-retreat/ for further details and to register. The spring hike retreat will be April 16-18, 2027. Registration for this event will begin in December 2026.

Saint Meinrad Young Adult Retreat Weekends

Jan. 29-31, 2027; May 28-30, 2027; August 20-22, 2027; November 12-14, 2027. The cost is $50 and includes lodging and meals. This is an unstructured retreat. These retreats are run by Saint Meinrad, and you also register through Saint Meinrad at the provided link. For ages 20-35 years. Reserve your spot at https://www.saintmeinrad.org/retreats/young-adult-retreats.

Life-Giving Wounds Retreat

Oct. 23-25, 2026, at Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville, IN. The Diocese of Evansville and the Diocese of Owensboro are pleased to sponsor a third Life-Giving Wounds retreat. The effects of divorce are deep and long-lasting, no matter what age it happened to you. But the good news is, healing can happen. Life-Giving Wounds is a ministry specifically for adults whose parents are divorced or separated. Cost: $175 ($85 for college students). For adults 18 years old and up. https://owensborodiocese.org/life-giving-wounds/

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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