By 1960, Catholicism in the United States was enjoying a period of incredible acceptance. The religion that was seen as a foreign invader only a few generations prior, was now becoming viewed as downright American.
Archives
‘Fr. Paul Volk, founder of the Mount, murdered?’ – How a case of mistaken identity caused temporary international confusion
In the midst of a brutal three-year rebellion in Columbia, a priest is pulled from his home in the middle of the night.
Do you have diocesan history in Grandma’s attic? (Part II)
As I mentioned last month, this article will give examples of archivable items to help you determine whether you have something that the diocesan archives might accept for preservation. Though entire books have been written on appraising possible archival items, I will try to keep this article brief.
Do you have diocesan history in Grandma’s attic?
History can never be completely recreated. However, an honest historian can always do their best to present the most complete and accurate account that can be mustered from the sources available.
A peek into the past: Holy Name Society celebration at St. Peter’s
One of the most elaborate religious celebrations ever held in historic Daviess County took place at St. Peter’s Church near Stanley on Oakford Road in October 1910.
Gratitude for vocation, Incarnation, found in faith-filled Christmas letter to a friend
For this month’s article I, of course, looked for something Christmas-themed.
Mount Saint Joseph exhibit at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History
If you attended a Catholic school in the Diocese of Owensboro, then it is likely that at some point you took a class trip to Mount Saint Joseph.
The sword of Bishop Soenneker
If one was to venture a guess at what kind of sword was being held in an archive in Owensboro, Kentucky, it is likely that they would guess the sword of a Civil War general. If a second guess was offered, it would perhaps be the Freemason sword of a past governor or mayor. Few, I would assume, would guess the sword of a Catholic bishop, but that is exactly what we have.
Sts. Joseph and Paul’s Sodality of Our Lady banner
Not too long ago, a woman called the archives for some information. After we discussed her request, the call became conversational. After a while, she somberly asked something like, “There used to be so many groups dedicated to Mary in the diocese. What happened to them all?”
A look at some future projects in the diocesan archives
Each year, after The Western Kentucky Catholic’s break, I like to give an overview of what projects the archives will be setting our sights on moving forward. So, let’s get to it.