Christmas falls on a Monday this year, and a few questions arise: “Which Masses are the faithful obliged to attend throughout that weekend?” “Can we go once on Christmas Eve (Sunday night) to count for both?”
Editorials and Columns
Real Presence: Experience the mystery!
Is it possible to receive the Eucharist and not experience God’s love?
Newly-digitized recording of Bishop McRaith’s installation steeped in 1980s holiday nostalgia
Around this time of year, it seems like we can hardly cram in any more celebrations before the year’s end. Multiple Thanksgivings give way to Christmas parties with friends, family, and coworkers. However, on a “cold and drizzly” December evening, 41 years ago, the Diocese of Owensboro was happy to add an additional celebration to the holiday season.
Advent and the Eucharist: An intimate connection
Advent is a period of joyful anticipation and preparation for the coming of Christ.
Nigeria: A journey of gratitude
When I came to the Diocese of Owensboro 13 years ago, I believe there were six priests serving our diocese who were not born in the United States.
God’s Acre: One of our most holy places
The archives gets a lot of questions about cemeteries. Most of the questions are for genealogical purposes. However, cemeteries have much more to tell us than just who is buried there.
Thanksgiving and the Eucharist
The holiday of Thanksgiving holds a special place in the hearts of many Americans. It is a time when families and friends gather together to express gratitude for the blessings they have received throughout the year.
Honoring Our Lady of Kibeho during Black Catholic History Month
November is Black Catholic History Month, which was designated to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics by the National Black Clergy Caucus on July 24, 1990.
As we experience the next step of the synod, ‘be not afraid’
We have been discussing the plans and process for the Synod on Synodality for so long that some might assume it has come and gone. In fact, though, a new phase of the synod is continuing this month.
A new road for camp
For years now, one of the only complaints we receive from camp families and retreat guests is about the road into and out of Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.