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Fr. Jaconette takes Oath of Office as a Chaplain for U.S. Air Force
On Saturday, Sept. 26, after the 5 p.m. vigil Mass, Fr. Conrad Jaconette, parochial vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Hopkinsville, took his Oath of Office as a Chaplain for the United States Air Force.
Myanmar Catholic community celebrate 15 years within the Diocese of Owensboro
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 was a great joy and blessings for the Myanmar Catholic Community at St. Pius X Parish in the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky. That day, they celebrated the 15th anniversary of their presence at the parish.
‘It’s your place to serve’
Avoiding the spotlight, and putting the faithful before himself, has been a cornerstone of Fr. Frank Ruff’s ministry within the Diocese of Owensboro.
‘That’s what heaven looks like’
The communities filling Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green on Oct. 3, 2026, came from a wide variety of nations as Catholics of all ages participated in the Diocese of Owensboro’s Migration Mass.
This World Mission Sunday, let’s follow Pope Leo’s footsteps
As I sort through the parish donation envelopes for this month of October, somewhere between the envelopes for Sunday the 18th and the parish maintenance fund I will find an envelope for World Mission Sunday.
Marriage: Something to celebrate
On Sunday, Sept. 20, 68 couples gathered at St. Stephen Cathedral for the annual Marriage Celebration Mass with Bishop William F. Medley. Among them were John and Patsy Clayton of St. Stephen Cathedral, who were recognized as the longest-married couple in attendance this year, having been married for 69 years.
A community focused on Jesus
Our first homecoming was a wonderful celebration of a community focused on Jesus – and it was beautiful!
Brescia’s inaugural PA program cohort honored at White Coat Ceremony
Brescia University in Owensboro marked a historic milestone as students in the inaugural Physician Assistant (PA) program cohort received their white coats during a special White Coat Ceremony held on the Owensboro Health campus on Aug. 24, 2026.
Two 1968 classmates chosen for Maple Leaf Award during Alumnae Weekend
The annual Alumnae Weekend, an all-class reunion of Mount Saint Joseph Academy students, was a rousing success on Aug. 22-23, 2026. Two members of the class of 1968 were awarded the prestigious Maple Leaf Award.
St. John the Evangelist celebrates 65th parish picnic
On Sept. 12, 2026, St. John the Evangelist Parish celebrated the momentous occasion of its 65th annual parish picnic.
