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Second annual friendly Catholic soccer match unites players across cultures
Fr. Martin Ma Na Ling, the parochial vicar of St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro, recently gathered parishioners for a friendly soccer match with several other parishes.
‘I can’t wait to come back’
“This was the best summer of my life!”
Formed in Ursuline tradition, new Brescia library director hopes to help students grow in community
An Adoration-focused youth retreat is what ultimately brought Sarah Cox, the new director of Brescia University’s library services, to Owensboro, Kentucky.
Setting out
On Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Brecia University in Owensboro officially welcomed its new president, Madison Silvert.
Heritage Room at the Mount to open for special occasions
After holding its open house this past May, the new Heritage Room at Mount Saint Joseph will now be open for visitors on special occasions such as Associates and Sisters Day and Mount Saint Joseph Academy Alumnae Weekend.
Ursuline Sisters continue a century-old tradition on Feast of Our Lady of the Snows
On the evening of Aug. 5, 2025, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph kept up a tradition that has continued for more than a century.
Mass and picnic for foster, adoptive families to launch local ministry
The ministry of fostering and adoption is a call to “look after orphans and widows in their distress” (James 1:27). For families who have accepted the call to this vital mission, the Church has a supplemental call to provide spiritual guidance, prayer, and visible support.
Pro-life music festival-fundraiser to be held Oct. 11
The Pickin’ Life Project will host the 12th annual “Bluegrass on (Lake) Beshear” charity music festival on Saturday, Oct. 11 with the help of 10 Knights of Columbus councils and one Fourth Degree Assembly, all from the Owensboro diocese.
Learners, servants, leaders: 2025 Celebration of Catholic Schools
Every year, the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Owensboro hosts a gathering to celebrate our 17 Catholic schools across western Kentucky.
Sophia Awards honor those who have led lives of stewardship
Every year, the Diocese of Owensboro hosts a Mass honoring the recipients of the annual Sophia Awards – individuals at least 65 years old, who received the highest number of nominations in their parish for this recognition, and who embrace and lead lives of stewardship by giving of their time, talent and treasure.
