It’s October and you know what that means; this month we celebrate a holiday that many proudly claim as their favorite.
Editorials and Columns
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.
The label that matters
During a beautiful summer weekend in August 2023, 25 young people and leaders from around the diocese and episcopal region gathered at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center to retreat from the world and spend time reflecting on labels.
The Eucharist: God’s daily provision
In the words of St. John Vianney, “What does Jesus do in the Eucharist? If you are in difficulties and sorrows, he will comfort you and relieve you…”
Free resources to be provided to individuals and families on Safe Haven Sunday
Pornography is not a topic most adults are comfortable speaking about. This is especially the case when it comes to parents addressing it with their children. Unfortunately, it’s the topic that’s becoming more and more necessary to address in our digital age.
The priesthood: Sacrifice, obedience and joy
The Diocese of Owensboro was established on Dec. 9, 1937, when the 32 westernmost counties of the Commonwealth of Kentucky were separated from the Diocese of Louisville.
Why be a catechist?
Well, it is that time of year again and many Catholics find themselves considering an invitation to become a catechist in their parish.
Sacrament of Unity
The Eucharistic celebration is at the heart of our Church and the grace received flows from understanding Christ’s presence in the Eucharist. The marks, or characteristics of the Church are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
Mary our mother and her role in salvation history
As we look ahead to just the next few weeks in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church, we might be struck by prominence of the veneration of Mary reflected on these days. Over a period of about six weeks there are at least six feasts associated with Mary – some major, some lesser known.
What’s new in the New Evangelization?
Was the old evangelization broken or deficient in some way? Is the New Evangelization a “new and improved” type? And what does this strange Greek word mean anyway?