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Bishop crowns 2024 Carmel Home king and queen
On Feb. 13, 2024, the Carmel Home in Owensboro was delighted to host a special guest to crown this year’s Carmel Home king and queen for Valentine’s Day.
Local bluegrass musicians record peaceful songs in Motherhouse Chapel
In 2009, local bluegrass musician Randy Lanham participated in the “Discover Music, Discover Nature, Discover Maple Mount” camp with Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU, at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center.
Come and become one who sees
In preparation for the Made for More event happening at Blessed Mother Parish in Owensboro on April 18, I had the privilege of sitting down for an interview with Christopher West where he stated, “This is not a ‘theology lecture,’ it’s more like a night at the theater.”
Catechumens and candidates celebrated during final phase before joining Catholic Church
This year, the Diocese of Owensboro’s Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion celebrations were held on Feb. 11 at St. Francis de Sales in Paducah and on Feb. 18 at St. Stephen Cathedral.
At Ash Wednesday liturgy, bishop urges faithful to commit to being ‘marked with the sign of faith’ in daily life
The faithful crowded into St. Stephen Cathedral for the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday liturgy on Feb. 14, 2024, which was presided at by Bishop William F. Medley.
Fort Campbell’s Catholic outreach meets military families ‘where they’re at’
The Sacred Heart Catholic Community at Fort Campbell, Ky., has a tradition at the end of each Mass in Soldiers Chapel.
Priests gather for prayer, camaraderie, and to discuss vocations
From Jan. 15-18, 2024, the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Ind.
Knottsville, Philpot parishioners gather to celebrate pastor’s 20th ordination anniversary
On Jan. 21, 2024, the parishioners of St. William Parish in Knottsville and St. Lawrence Parish in Philpot gathered to honor their pastor’s 20th anniversary of priesthood.
Welcoming 2024, Gasper River style
Every Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, current eighth grader and high school students are invited to attend Christmas/New Year’s Camp at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center in Bowling Green.
Family reunion: St. Peter of Alcantara celebrates 150 years
As I get ready for Mass on Jan. 20, 2024, something feels different. No, it’s not the fact that it is nine degrees outside. It’s not that the house that is unusually quiet for a group of seven getting ready for church at the same time.
