Just as a child learns to walk with the guidance and support of its family, so did my journey of discernment begin.
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God opens doors
The idea of discerning the priesthood first began in 2023 while working on summer staff at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.
‘All children of God’ – Catholic schools gather for Mass with Bishop Medley
Speaking to the Catholic school students, faculty, staff, and parents of students gathered at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Sept. 18, Bishop William F. Medley reminded them of the story of Noah and the rainbow.
Immaculate celebrates renovation, dedication of church
On Sept. 15, Bishop William F. Medley presided at the dedication of the altar and blessing of the renovated church for Immaculate Parish in Owensboro. The renovations began about a year ago, following several years of planning and discussion with construction and liturgical consultants and the parish community.
Already changing lives: St. Gianna’s opens for women in crisis pregnancies
On Aug. 24, 2024, Bishop William F. Medley visited the newly-opened St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home in Bowling Green, a faith-based program whose mission is to help the pregnant woman in crisis who has chosen life for her unborn child by striving to provide support, spiritual guidance, a safe and nurturing environment, and life skills to achieve independence.
‘His timing is perfect’
When I first felt the tug on my heart to apply as a staff member at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp, I never could have pictured all the blessings that the Lord was about to bestow on me.
‘Very loyal’ cousins lifted voices in song together for decades at St. Alphonsus
Daisy Gibson and Joyce Thompson were born with a song in their hearts. And for more than 70 years they shared those songs and their love of music with the parishioners of St. Alphonsus Parish in Daviess County by signing in the choir.
Seventy-five years of mission celebrated at Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Owensboro celebrated the 75th anniversary of the dedication of our chapel on Aug. 25, 2024.
Annual Walk for Life sees more than 100 participants
On Sept. 7, 2024, Right to Life of Owensboro held its annual Walk for Life down Frederica Street in Owensboro.
SVdP servant leader leaves her mark
Nancy G. Harris’s term as president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) – Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky has come to an end, but during those six years, her leadership, compassion, and her love for God’s people has shown through.