For this month’s article I, of course, looked for something Christmas-themed.
Archives
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.
Archives: Why history matters
When speaking to the importance of history in the modern world, countless appeals can be made to the fact that history fills a deep yearning in the human spirit, or that it helps fulfill our natural desire for stability, place, and purpose. It does all these things and more.
The story behind the oldest painting at Mount Saint Joseph
A question archivists can often be asked is, “What is the oldest thing you have in the archives?” This is a natural question. Archives are for old stuff. So, logic follows that there should be some pretty old things in them.
Mount Saint Joseph archives releases year-long video series to celebrate the Mount’s 150-year anniversary
Throughout this year, Mount Saint Joseph is celebrating its 150th anniversary. As a result, there are several special events and projects planned for the occasion.
The Knottsville billionaire responsible for naming Mary Carrico Catholic School
A fair share of people in Daviess County, Ky., believe that Mary Carrico, the namesake for Mary Carrico Catholic School, is an official Catholic saint.
Rock solid: Looking back at St. Mary Magdalene’s history in its present stone church
On Jan. 28, 2024, St. Mary Magdalene celebrated 75 years in the stone church which was built in 1948 and dedicated on Jan. 27, 1949.