About eight years ago, Mark and Donna Dorth were invited to consider serving as a sponsor couple for their parish’s marriage preparation – and as of this summer the two have taken 11 engaged couples under their wings.
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St. Martin VBS 2026 supports The Foster Shop
Three years ago, St. Martin Parish director of religious education, Debi Hopkins, had a vision of creating more than just a summer activity for children.
‘This is the place for you!’
At Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center, “you learn to honor and glorify God in everything, not just prayer and Adoration, but also in adventure time and the canteen,” according to a Hopkinsville camper who attended this past July.
Sr. Carol Shively, OSU, named one of Brescia University’s Distinguished Alumni
Ursuline Sr. Carol Shively, who has served as superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Shreveport, La., for 27 years, was named one of three Distinguished Alumni of Brescia University during the annual Laurel Awards on April 18, 2026.
Catechist retreat draws record attendance
From July 10-12, 35 catechists from across the Diocese of Owensboro gathered at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana, for the 2026 Catechist Retreat, “Growing in Wisdom and Grace Throughout Life.”
Construction continues on future Roncalli Home for Priests
Progress continues for the Roncalli Home for Priests, which will be the Diocese of Owensboro’s residence for senior priests near the Carmel Home in Owensboro.
Diocese’s seminarians gather for prayer, brotherhood
During the final days of July, the Office of Vocations brought together the Diocese of Owensboro’s 14 seminarians for a summer gathering to pray and grow in brotherhood before school began.
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.
More than a game
While, for the first time in history, FIFA World Cup matches were being played across Mexico, Canada and the United States – bringing together nations and millions of fans from around the globe – another World Cup unfolded locally in Bowling Green, Kentucky, uniting Catholics from different cultures through the game.
‘We all have freedom in our hearts’
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”