On Sept. 30, Brescia University Alumni Association’s president, Sagan Storm, presented the Outstanding Alumnus Award to Sr. Helena Fischer, OSU, during the Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Vocations
Christopher French admitted to candidacy
On Sept. 30, 2023, diocesan seminarian Christopher French was admitted to candidacy, which is the next step of his discernment and formation process toward the priesthood.
Annual Jubilee of Religious celebrates ‘extraordinary’ choice of sisters
The Diocese of Owensboro held its annual “Jubilee of Religious 2023” program on Sept. 30, 2023, to recognize women religious celebrating jubilees.
Friends, family, and fellow religious gather for sister’s 75th jubilee
The date of Carmelite Sister M. Bernadette ’s 75th Jubilee of Religious Profession was on July 2, but the celebration needed to be moved to Sept. 9, 2023, due to availability of friends, family and fellow sisters.
‘It was supernatural’ – Passionist novice reflects on her vocational journey
Fourteen-year-old freshman Hannah Bland was sitting in her religion class at Trinity High School in Whitesville when she first recognized the call to religious life.
Priesthood Sunday is Sept. 24
Priesthood Sunday is an annual celebration of the vocation to the priesthood.
Diocesan seminarians begin new school year
This fall, the three seminarians of the Diocese of Owensboro begin their fall semester at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana.
Seminarian learns how to evangelize the culture through study abroad program
This summer I had the opportunity to study abroad in Europe through the Catholic Worldview Fellowship.
In preparing to become military chaplain, seminarian hopes to help faithful ‘make sense of the good and evil in the world’
Conrad Jaconette always had a desire to serve in the military.
Associates and Sisters Day brings friends together to share faith and learn about the Eucharist
One of the highlights of the year at Maple Mount is Associates and Sisters Day. This brings together the lay people who have committed to share in the mission of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.