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The importance of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Thrift Stores have long been cornerstones of compassion in communities across western Kentucky.
What is Cursillo?
Cursillo is Spanish for “short course.”
Diaconate candidate cohort instituted into Ministry of Lector
On Jan. 10, the seven permanent diaconate candidates from the 2022 cohort of the Diocese of Owensboro took a significant step in their journey toward Holy Orders as they were instituted into the Ministry of Lector by Bishop William F. Medley in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Brescia University.
Precious Blood launches new men’s ministry
Precious Blood Parish on Fenmore Street in Owensboro has launched a new men’s ministry with the Restored Parish Mission and Men’s group training led by Catholic speaker and evangelist John Edwards.
Taking shape: Framing done for future priest retirement home
Progress continues to be made on the future home for retired priests in the Diocese of Owensboro, including the framing that took place on Jan. 23 ahead of the winter storm that arrived a few days later.
SEEK 2026 summons young people to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OSV News) – Thousands of youth and young adults across the nation were assured of God’s love – and encouraged to respond to his call in their lives – during an annual gathering spanning three cities, with Pope Leo XIV delivering a special recorded message to participants.
Snow postpones Catholic Schools Week activities, but school spirit remains
The week of Jan. 25-31, 2026, celebrated Catholic Schools Week across the nation. The theme this year was “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” bringing into focus the value and contributions of Catholic education to students, families, the Church, and the country.
Let communication be conducted by real human beings, not AI, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Humanity must not allow technology, especially AI, to obscure, exploit or suppress human voices, needs, knowledge, talents, creativity and critical thinking abilities, Pope Leo XIV said.
US bishops’ president calls for Holy Hour of peace amid ‘current climate of fear’
(OSV News) — Amid soaring domestic and global tensions, the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a Holy Hour for peace as “a moment of renewal for our hearts and for our nation.”
Kentucky, Wisconsin bishops issue statements affirming dignity of migrants
(OSV News) – The bishops of Kentucky and Wisconsin have joined similar efforts by bishops in a growing list of states to affirm the human dignity of migrants amid debates over immigration policy.
