Editorials
Sts. William and Lawrence Parishes host annual live nativity
We had a live nativity at St. William and St. Lawrence Parishes on Jan. 2, 2022, the Feast of the Epiphany.
What do I say to share my faith with others?
In a world where people are all too quick to share their perspective and real listening rarely happens, we should not be ashamed that at times we choose to be quiet.
‘Our last ounce of strength on behalf of life and in defense of life’
The year is 1996. 13,859 postcards depart from the Diocese of Owensboro and make their way to the elected representatives of Kentucky. The message of the postcards is clear: the Catholics of western Kentucky choose life.
Ordinary Time – A time for epiphanies!
January is the month in which the liturgical year moves from Christmas into Ordinary Time.
Let us listen to the voices of the ignored and marginalized
On October 10, Pope Francis inaugurated a two-year synodal process which will culminate in a universal Synod scheduled to take place in Rome in October 2023. The following Sunday, October 17, the synodal process was inaugurated in every diocese of the world by every bishop with a celebration at their cathedral church.
The first Christmas in the Diocese of Owensboro
The Diocese of Owensboro’s first Christmas really does have all the makings of a classic Christmas tale. Through the final cold days of a hard year, parishioners remain prayerful, and faith-filled and are given a blessing that renews the spirit of hope and joy.
A message from the editor: November 2021 printing problems
Those with zip codes beginning with “423” may have experienced delivery problems with their November 2021 issues of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
Our family nativity scene and the greatest story of all time
In our family home of more than 60 years there was a fireplace. It was very small and narrow and I assume intended to be only decorative. It simply was not large enough to actually build a fire. There were andirons and a handful of logs. When I think back to my childhood home, however, this tiny fireplace figures prominently in my memories.
Pioneer Dinner honors parishioners ages 70 and up
On Oct. 17, St. Alphonsus Parish hosted our annual Pioneer Dinner with an afternoon Mass officiated by Fr. Anthoni Ottagan followed by a soup, sandwich and dessert meal.
A Mother that comforts in adversity
All of us in one way or another find ourselves still recovering in different ways from a long pandemic and all the anxiety, suffering, pain and loss it has brought with it. Also, as we come to the end of this year 2021, we realize the enormous divisions, suspicion, struggles and challenges we continue to face as people of our great nation.
