On Aug. 14, 2026, Mary Carrico Catholic School in Knottsville, Kentucky, broke ground for one of their largest campus expansions in the school’s recent history.
Education
Owensboro Catholic School System continues legacy of early child development with Early Learning Campus
Fr. Larry Hostetter, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro, blessed the newly developed Owensboro Catholic Schools Early Learning Campus on Aug. 4, 2026.
Diocese of Owensboro selects American GOAL as scholarship granting organization partner
The Diocese of Owensboro has selected American GOAL as its Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) partner to help implement the new federal scholarship tax credit program beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
Catholic schools hire new leadership
This summer, several of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Catholic schools welcomed new leadership.
Chesterton Academy looks to help students ‘grow in virtue’ as inaugural class begins this fall
Every time he welcomes someone into the facilities that will soon house the inaugural class of Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green, “I am filled with pride,” said the new headmaster.
Brescia University Granted Accreditation-Provisional Status for New Physician Assistant Program
Owensboro, Ky. (May 28, 2026) – Brescia University has announced another achievement in the launch of its upcoming Physician Assistant (PA) program.
A ‘family of believers’
Sandy Fleming’s classroom is decorated with M&Ms.
Sr. Amelia Stenger remembered for her love of God, Catholic education, and her Ursuline Sisters
Sr. Amelia Stenger, OSU, the first woman to serve as the superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Owensboro, “was never not a teacher,” recalled Sr. Sharon Sullivan, OSU, the congregational leader of the Ursulines of Mount Saint Joseph. “Her teaching was how can you help people discover whatever it was they wanted to discover.”
JPII earns winning title for diocesan basketball tournament
John Paul II School’s Knights basketball team won the diocesan basketball tournament earlier this past January and recently received their banner and trophy.
OCS announces plans for a preschool program
Owensboro Catholic Schools (OCS), in collaboration with St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro, recently announced plans to introduce a preschool program beginning with a small cohort in fall 2026.