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.”
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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.”
Catholic Extension Society announces the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi nominees
CHICAGO – Catholic Extension Society today announces the 46 nominees for the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi Award. The Lumen Christi Award is Catholic Extension Society’s highest honor. Since 1978, it has been presented annually to people who radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve.
Diocesan communications office honored with 2026 Catholic Media Association awards
The staff of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Communications and The Western Kentucky Catholic were recently honored with a first-place 2026 Catholic Media Award and an honorable mention.
Scouts grow and learn during camp at Skymont
Thirty-six scouts and adults from Troop 2007, chartered by St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah, attended Skymont Scout Reservation in the Appalachian Mountains for Scout Camp during the week of June 7-13.
St. Thomas More’s 2026 youth trip to Cherokee, Ocoee River, helps all encounter God in nature
St. Thomas More Parish youth enjoyed praising God, praying, and celebrating the outdoors in the Cherokee National Forest and on the Ocoee River in southeastern Tennessee during the final weekend of May 2026.