Editorials & Commentary
‘To honor the Blessed Sacrament’
“The priests and people are enthusiastic about your coming to Owensboro…” This is how Bishop Henry Soenneker, the second bishop of Owensboro, began a letter he was writing on May 4, 1970. The recipient of the letter was none other than Archbishop Fulton Sheen and Bishop Soenneker was not exaggerating about the priest’s and people’s enthusiasm.
St. Vincent de Paul: Patron saint of works of charity
The feast of St. Vincent de Paul is celebrated in the Catholic Church on September 27 each year.
God is closer than you think
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Where is God?” Perhaps it was during a difficult diagnosis, the loss of someone you love, or a season when prayer seemed to echo back in silence.
Acts 2:42 – The very first Catholic small groups
We read in the Acts of the Apostles how the followers of Jesus in the First Century gathered to live their newfound faith.
San Vicente de Paúl: Santo patrono de las obras de caridad
La fiesta de San Vicente de Paúl se celebra en la Iglesia católica el 27 de septiembre de cada año.
Teachers encouraged to help students reflect the light of Christ during annual in-service
At the July 31, 2026 Celebration of Catholic Schools in-service hosted at Christ the King Parish and School in Madisonville, Bishop William F. Medley encouraged teachers and administrators to helps students see themselves as the light of the world.
Intentional opportunities
One of the most significant “hand-off” moments in the lives of our young people is the transition from high school to college.
Faith is more than believing
Every one of us believes in something. We believe the sun will rise tomorrow. We believe those we love will keep their promises. We believe the chair beneath us will hold our weight. Yet Christian faith is something far deeper than simply accepting a set of facts as true.
What is Alpha? An introduction
Alpha is a practical tool for evangelization used by thousands of Catholic parishes worldwide to introduce (or reintroduce) people to the core message of the Christian faith, known as the kerygma – the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Una visita con el Papa León: Lo que informaré desde la Diócesis de Owensboro
Los obispos de las 18 diócesis de los estados de Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi y Louisiana han sido convocados a viajar a Roma en abril de 2027 para cumplir con sus obligaciones de su visita ad limina apostolorum (hasta el umbral de los apóstoles).
