On March 17, 2024, during the closing Mass for the YOUTH 2000 retreat at Brescia University in Owensboro, Bishop William F. Medley instituted seminarian Christopher French into the Ministry of Lector.
Vocations
Priests gather for prayer, camaraderie, and to discuss vocations
From Jan. 15-18, 2024, the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Ind.
Report: Vocations to religious life in US decline, but key factors can positively impact numbers
(OSV News) — A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S. — but key factors such as family life, devotional practices, Catholic education and personal encouragement can positively impact those numbers.
Passionist nun makes perpetual profession
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 2023, Sr. Maria Faustina Carmichael of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful Heart of Mary made her perpetual profession as a Passionist nun at St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville.
Sr. Helena Fischer receives Outstanding Alumnus Award
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.
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.