Fr. Anthoni Ottagan, the pastor of St. Edward Parish in Fulton, Ky., recently gave a back-to-school blessing for the community’s schoolchildren as they prepared to begin the 2025/26 school year.
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More than 200 participants enjoy quilt bingo fundraiser at Mount
More than 200 bingo players enjoyed the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 14, and 35 of them took home a quilt of their choosing after yelling “Bingo!”
When much is given: A Vincentian journey
After 51 years working in the financial world of credit unions, serving in many financial positions, the last as president of Telco Credit Union for 21 years, Harry Bellew retired and returned to his hometown of Owensboro, Ky.
St. Edward parishioners honored with 2025 Sophia Awards
Tommie and Melinda Briggs of St. Edward Parish in Fulton were 2025 recipients of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Sophia Award.
Married couples gather from around the diocese to celebrate anniversaries
On Sept. 21, the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Marriage and Family Life hosted the annual Marriage Celebration Mass, presided over by Bishop William F. Medley, at St. Stephen Cathedral.
In memoriam: Mark Vollman (1960-2025)
Owensboro, Ky. – Mark Anthony Vollman, 64, of Owensboro, Kentucky, ran into the arms of Jesus on Sept. 22, 2025. Born on Dec. 28, 1960, Mark was a radiant soul whose infectious smile, boundless enthusiasm, and unwavering kindness touched the lives of everyone he met.
Diocese’s seven seminarians begin fall studies
This fall, the Diocese of Owensboro’s seven seminarians are beginning their studies at several different seminaries around the country.
Fr. Daniel Dillard looks ahead with hope and purpose at St. Martin
Fr. Daniel Dillard’s journey to the priesthood may have started unexpectedly, but today he is filled with a deep sense of joy and purpose – and a clear vision for the future of St. Martin Parish in Rome, Ky.
Bronze Pelican Award presented to Fr. Basilio Az Cuc
On Aug. 3, Fr. Basilio Az Cuc, parochial vicar of St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah, was presented the Bronze Pelican Award by Andrew Richison of Troop 2007 from the Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Committee on Scouting.
‘We had so much fun’
Jennifer Galloway recently received a message that brought back a memory and made her laugh.