Vocations
Glenmary priest ‘fondly’ recalls years of formation in western Kentucky
Missionary life “is an adventure,” according to Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM, who spent several years of his Glenmary formation within the Diocese of Owensboro, where he was able to engage with rural communities and participate in Hispanic/Latino ministry for the first time ever.
God speaks to the soul
When describing his daughter’s religious vocation, David Mattingly likes to say that “God chose a rose – Madeline Rose – from our family garden.”
‘God will make a crooked road straight’
Fr. John C. McVoy, Jr., a son of Rosary Chapel in Paducah, received his call to the priesthood “at the worst time in my life.”
A twofold celebration: Passionists break ground for expansion; celebrate mother superior’s 25th anniversary
Standing before a crowd of friends, family and supporters outside St. Joseph Monastery on Sept. 10, Mother John Mary Read, CP, attempted to hold back tears of joy in expressing her gratitude for reaching this point in her community’s Cherish the Flame renovation campaign.
Seminarians build community during summer retreat
In August, several of the Diocese of Owensboro’s seminarians participated in a weekend retreat with the Office of Vocations staff.
Ursuline Sisters install new Leadership Council
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph installed their new Leadership Council on July 17, 2022, mixing a combination of veteran leaders with some fresher voices.
Ten Ursuline Sisters celebrate anniversaries of religious profession in 2022
Ten Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who have served a combined 630 years in service to God’s people are celebrating jubilees of religious profession this year.
Kight has seen himself ‘grow in manifold ways’ while approaching diaconate
I first sensed the call to priesthood at young age, maybe around five or six years old.
Jaconette instituted into Ministry of Lector
On March 13, 2022, during the closing Mass for YOUTH 2000, Bishop William F. Medley instituted seminarian Conrad Jaconette into the Ministry of Lector.
Anticipating diaconate, Grief grateful he listened to ‘small, still voice’
Growing up in a loving home and supportive parish community, I first identified my vocation to the priesthood early in my life.
