Two new Marriage Disciple coaching couples are now available – for free – to work with married couples in the Diocese of Owensboro.
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Ad-Gentes sisters’ 25 years of ministry celebrated by diocesan community
On June 28, 2025, the faithful of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered to thank and celebrate 25 years of presence and ministry in our diocese of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ad-Gentes.
Fundraising campaign for Murray State Newman Center continues
In the midst of a transformational fundraising campaign, St. Leo Parish and its Newman Catholic Center, through FOCUS ministries, continues to see significant, positive growth as recent student data and updates indicate.
A multi-pronged approach: Marriage and family life office offers opportunities to help heal relationships
When someone calls the Office of Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Owensboro to seek help for a struggling marriage, director Danny May starts by walking them through several options.
Reintroducing history: Immaculate Conception painting restored, celebrated, at Hawesville parish
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 22, Bishop William F. Medley joined Fr. Terry Devine and the parishioners of Immaculate Conception in Hawesville (Hancock County) to celebrate holy Mass and the reintroduction of a remarkable piece of history: “The Immaculate Conception” by Johann Schmitt.
‘Thank you for all being the very best’ – Sister Judith Nell Riney retires from Brescia
The last days of April 2025 could have been called “Sister Judith Nell Riney Week” at Brescia University, as the longtime librarian was honored twice for her service to the Catholic college.
Second annual fundraiser sees 280 guests to support pregnancy care home
St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home held its second annual fundraiser, An Evening in Italy, on May 10 at La Gala in Bowling Green to benefit the home.
St. Ambrose Church awarded preservation grant ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Henshaw, Ky. — St. Ambrose Parish has received an America250KY Sub-Grant Award from the Kentucky Heritage Council, supporting the preservation of historic sites across the Commonwealth in honor of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.
Office of Communications, WKC, earn three Catholic Media Awards
During the June 24-27 annual Catholic Media Conference, the staff of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Communications and The Western Kentucky Catholic earned three Catholic Media Awards.
Franklin and Scottsville parish communities make Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage to Bardstown
At the February worship committee meeting at St. Mary Parish in Franklin, we discussed the possibility of scheduling a Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage.