St. Mary Parish in LaCenter, Ky., including our pastor, Fr. Jude Okeoma, recently fed a group of 120 students visiting our area.
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Holy Family statue blessed in honor of family’s legacy of faith
Parishioners of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Sorgho, gathered on a hot, steamy evening on June 22, 2025 for a Corpus Christi procession to the nearby church cemetery on Highway 56.
Looking back: Panic among 3,000 at 1907 parish picnic
As picnic season is in full swing in the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky, let us look back at an odd occurrence that took place many years ago.
Reintroducing history: Immaculate Conception painting restored, celebrated, at Hawesville parish
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 22, Bishop William F. Medley joined Fr. Terry Devine and the parishioners of Immaculate Conception in Hawesville (Hancock County) to celebrate holy Mass and the reintroduction of a remarkable piece of history: “The Immaculate Conception” by Johann Schmitt.
Franklin and Scottsville parish communities make Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage to Bardstown
At the February worship committee meeting at St. Mary Parish in Franklin, we discussed the possibility of scheduling a Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage.
Rosary Chapel decorated ‘above and beyond’ to celebrate Pentecost Sunday
Paducah’s Rosary Chapel enjoyed a beautiful and meaningful Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025, to commemorate the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that the Holy Spirit would descend on his followers after his Ascension.
Cheers for 40 years: Parishioners surprise Fr. Terry Devine
On Sunday, April 28, the parishes of Immaculate Conception (Hawesville) and St. Columba (Lewisport) Parishes successfully surprised pastor Fr. Terry Devine with a heartfelt celebration for his 40th ordination anniversary (officially May 11).
Enkindled: 79th Women’s Catholic Cursillo weekend at Gasper River
Congratulations to the 10 ladies who were first-time participants at the 79th Women’s Catholic Cursillo in the Diocese of Owensboro. The retreat was held March 6-9 at the Gasper River Camp in Bowling Green.
Hardinsburg youths confirmed
On Feb. 26, 2025, Bishop William F. Medley confirmed the youths of St. Romuald Parish in Hardinsburg.
A modern approach to adult faith formation: The story behind ‘Catholicism 101’
“What about something like RCIA, but for cradle Catholics?”