As Labor Day passes and the rhythms of fall begin, we are offered a chance not just to return to work and routine, but to reflect more deeply on the meaning of labor and the dignity of the worker – especially through the lens of our Catholic faith.
Editorials and Columns
Where is the hope?
Are you a glass half-full or a glass half-empty type of person? No matter, I would like you to consider that a “Kingdom of God” perspective can help us all be filled with hope in God.
The 40 Martyrs: Fr. Robert Gipperich (Part 2)
The previous article in August covered the creation of the Diocese of Owensboro from the western territory of the Diocese of Louisville. This resulted in many Louisville priests, nicknamed “the 40 Martyrs,” being bound to the newly-created Diocese of Owensboro.
Pilgrims of Hope: The Longing and Desire for Something We Do Not Yet Have
During this Jubilee Year of Hope, let us give ourselves permission to long – for whatever it is we are waiting for.
Pilgrims of Hope: The Virtue of Hope in the Long Wait
I was at the airport waiting in line for food when a little girl in front of me, maybe four years old, slumped her shoulders, looked up at her mom, and said with total exasperation: “Everything takes so long, Mom. I can’t wait anymore. I’m broken.”
New small group opportunity: In the Word with Bishop Medley
“In the Word with Bishop Medley” begins in September.
The 40 Martyrs: Fr. Robert Gipperich (Part 1)
The 40 Martyrs is the moniker given to the first priests of our diocese. They were given this title because they were displaced from their home, the Diocese of Louisville. Without warning, they were bound to a newly created rural diocese.
Called to love: A Catholic invitation to dialogue on immigration
In today’s polarized world, few topics stir more passionate debate than immigration. The United States faces complex challenges at the border, in our laws, and in our communities. Emotions run high: fear, frustration, compassion, and concern are all part of the conversation. As Catholics, we are not called to avoid these difficult issues.
A campaign to thank those who have dedicated their lives to our Church
In the mid-1980s, the Diocese of Owensboro erected the Bishop Cotton Apartments on land adjacent to the Carmel Home in Owensboro.
Pilgrims of Hope: Surrendering to Christ
Life on earth is a continuous pilgrimage, a journey of journeys, toward eternal life in heaven.