Local News
Priests reflect on joy of ‘bringing God to the people’
Priesthood Sunday is observed this year on Sept. 27, and The Western Kentucky Catholic recently reached out to several of the Diocese of Owensboro’s priests to learn what brings them joy as they live out their vocations.
Mary Carrico celebrates growth, breaks ground on expansion
On Aug. 14, 2026, Mary Carrico Catholic School in Knottsville, Kentucky, broke ground for one of their largest campus expansions in the school’s recent history.
Owensboro Catholic School System continues legacy of early child development with Early Learning Campus
Fr. Larry Hostetter, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro, blessed the newly developed Owensboro Catholic Schools Early Learning Campus on Aug. 4, 2026.
Sold-out Marian conference strengthens faith through prayer and witness
Four hundred faithful gathered at the Woodward Theatre in downtown Owensboro on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 for “Spiritual Warfare & Our Lady,” a sold-out, daylong conference hosted by the diocesan Marian Shrine Committee.
Diocese of Owensboro selects American GOAL as scholarship granting organization partner
The Diocese of Owensboro has selected American GOAL as its Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) partner to help implement the new federal scholarship tax credit program beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
You’re invited: Gasper River homecoming takes place Sept. 13
You and your family are invited to our first-ever Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp Homecoming, kicking off our 20th year! If you’ve ever been a summer staffer, camper, camp family, donor or involved with camp in any way, you are more than welcome to attend.
A legacy of compassion: A lifetime of Vincentian service
At the Whitesville St. Mary of the Woods – St. Vincent de Paul Conference, a remarkable Vincentian continues to demonstrate that a life dedicated to serving others knows no retirement.
Pro-life musical festival/fundraiser to be held in October
Catholics will lead the way in raising awareness of and funds for life-affirming pregnancy care centers in western Kentucky when they host the 13th annual “Bluegrass on (Lake) Beshear” charity music festival on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Sophia Award recipients celebrate with Bishop Medley
Every year, the Diocese of Owensboro hosts a Mass honoring the recipients of the annual Sophia Awards.
Tribunal staff attend provincial meeting
Several of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Tribunal staff attended their annual provincial meeting on July 29-31, 2026, which was held at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park in Burkesville, Kentucky.
