From Jan. 13-16, the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered for their annual convocation at Saint Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad, Ind. The gathering provided the presbyterate an opportunity for formation and to build community with their fellow priests.
On a cold Jan. 4 morning at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, seminarian Conrad Jaconette was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop William F. Medley.
Permanent deacons are “servants of the Church – called to serve the Church,” according to Dcn. Tim Nugent, the new director of the permanent diaconate program for the Diocese of Owensboro.
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph began their year of celebrating 150 years at Maple Mount on a rainy Jan. 27, 2024, joined by many friends for the feast of Saint Angela Merici. They ended the year on a rainy Nov. 25, the day Saint Angela founded her Ursuline company, with just their Sisters gathered for Evening Prayer.
Women religious representing the many communities who serve in the Diocese of Owensboro gathered on Nov. 9, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Owensboro to honor their sisters who are celebrating jubilees of religious profession this year.
During a Presbyteral Day for the priests of the diocese, the Office of Communications invited the priests to share an experience from their everyday life that has brought them joy in their priesthood.
On Sept. 21, Saint Meinrad Archabbey hosted its annual On the Hill 5K, which was open to all.
Just as a child learns to walk with the guidance and support of its family, so did my journey of discernment begin.
The idea of discerning the priesthood first began in 2023 while working on summer staff at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.
When I first felt the tug on my heart to apply as a staff member at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp, I never could have pictured all the blessings that the Lord was about to bestow on me.