This summer, the Office of Youth Ministry announced the recipients of the 2026 Servant Leaders in Ministry (SLIM) awards.
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Quo Vadis camp provides opportunity to pray about, discern God’s calling
This summer, from June 14-17, the diocese’s Office of Vocations hosted its inaugural Quo Vadis summer camp at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center in Bowling Green.
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.
‘We are not alone’ – Catholic Charities People of Hope Museum unites community
Standing before the crowd of 200+ people the evening of July 26, Mercedes Santos Tellez told her story of escaping a domestic violence situation as a youth in Mexico to freedom as a young woman who ultimately gained U.S. citizenship, a college degree, and is now in law school.
‘Gracious and surprised’
In Fr. Jamie Dennis’s experience, “you don’t just decide to meet the pope.”
Christ-centered
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.
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.