The family of William Wurth came out in full force to witness him receive a 2024 Sophia Award at the Aug. 11, 2024 Mass at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro.
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Youth build friendships and remember ‘who they are’ at Hispanic ministry program
Hi, my name is Juana Matias. I am from Webster County. I attend St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sebree, Ky. I will be talking about my experience at SEPI.
St. Vincent de Paul continues serving tornado survivors
Tornadoes are devastating to families and communities alike. In recent years, even months, western Kentucky has seen enough to last a lifetime.
Back to school blessings
During the Aug. 11, 2024 Mass at St. Edward Parish in Fulton, pastor Fr. Anthoni Ottagan blessed the parish’s catechists and religious education students as they begin their new school year.
Cousins and grandad participate in ‘Kansas Camino’
This past June, Joe Wathen, a parishioner of St. Pius X in Owensboro, and his three grandsons participated in the Fr. Kapaun Pilgrimage which took place May 30-June 2 in Wichita Kansas.
Laity supporting vocations through Serra Club
On June 26, Serra Club members gathered to worship at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish’s 5:30 Mass and were excited to hear the vocation story of Fr. Pat Reynolds in the parish hall.
Precious Blood hosts ‘totally Catholic’ VBS
Precious Blood Parish in Owensboro had a great week of VBS from July 16-18, 2024.
Sister Servants of the Eternal Word help with Paducah VBS
Three of the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word – Sr. Joseph Marie, S.s.E.W, who grew up in the Diocese of Owensboro; Sr. Mary Faustina, S.s.E.W; and Sr. Marie Therese, S.s.E.W – traveled from their Motherhouse in Birmingham, Ala., to St. John the Evangelist Parish in Paducah for Vacation Bible School on June 11-14, 2024.
St. Edward Parish hosts historic Confirmation and First Communion celebration
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at St. Edward Parish in Fulton, home to a vibrant Hispanic/Latino faith community, took place on May 5, 2024.
St. Paul in Princeton celebrates 150-year anniversary with Confirmations
St. Paul Parish in Princeton, Ky., celebrated its 150-year anniversary on May 5, 2024.