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Scouts grow and learn during camp at Skymont
Thirty-six scouts and adults from Troop 2007, chartered by St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah, attended Skymont Scout Reservation in the Appalachian Mountains for Scout Camp during the week of June 7-13.
St. Thomas More’s 2026 youth trip to Cherokee, Ocoee River, helps all encounter God in nature
St. Thomas More Parish youth enjoyed praising God, praying, and celebrating the outdoors in the Cherokee National Forest and on the Ocoee River in southeastern Tennessee during the final weekend of May 2026.
A ‘family of believers’
Sandy Fleming’s classroom is decorated with M&Ms.
Murray parishioners live out ‘Laudato Si’ with service day
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, families at St. Leo Parish in Murray spent time volunteering at the Doran Arboretum at Murray State University planting and serving together caring for God’s creation.
Sts. Peter and Paul crowns new Mary statue
Parishioners and students from Sts. Peter and Paul parish and school in Hopkinsville gathered with pastor Fr. Emmanuel Udoh, parochial vicar Fr. Conrad Jaconette, and Fr. Pat Reynolds, vicar general of the Diocese of Owensboro, on the morning of May 1 to unveil, bless and crown the parish’s new statue of the Blessed Mother holding the Christ child, known as Our Lady of the Streets.
A Visible Sign of Gratitude for Years to Come
The Diocese of Owensboro is honored to announce the official name of its new senior priest apartments: the Roncalli Home for Priests.
K of C Fourth Degree donates $1,000 to local food pantry
Owensboro Assembly 2074 of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree recently donated $1,000 to the food pantry at Our Lady of the Lourdes Parish in Owensboro.
In first encyclical, Pope Leo urges world to ‘disarm’ AI amid increased reliance
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Presenting the first encyclical of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV warned that artificial intelligence must be “disarmed,” urging governments, tech leaders and society to confront the rapidly growing technology before it weakens human relationships, critical thinking and peace itself.
St. Mary School System Announces Bryan Krueger as Next System Director
Paducah, KY — St. Mary School System is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Krueger as the next System Director of St. Mary School System, effective May 18, 2026.
Three from the Diocese of Owensboro earn master’s degrees from Saint Meinrad
Graduates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were awarded master’s degrees at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
