(Left to right) Fr. John Thomas, Fr. Randy Howard, and Fr. Dave Johnson pray during Presbyteral Convocation for the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, which took place from Jan. 15-18, 2024. COURTESY OF FR. COREY D. BRUNS
Priests gather for prayer, camaraderie, and to discuss vocations
BY WKC STAFF
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. This gathering, which is called their Presbyteral Convocation, takes place annually and serves as an opportunity for ongoing formation and building up the spirit of shared brotherhood.
This year the theme was that of “vocation” and how to create a culture of vocations within one’s parish and the diocese overall. Bishop J. Mark Spalding of the Diocese of Nashville, Tenn., was the main speaker.
Besides prayer time together, Presbyteral Convocation provides time for talks, confession and Adoration, reconnecting with Saint Meinrad faculty and staff, and social and recreational opportunities. Per the usual tradition, the jubilarian priests were honored at an evening banquet.
Fr. Ken Mikulcik chants the Prayers of the Faithful during Presbyteral Convocation for the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, which took place from Jan. 15-18, 2024. COURTESY OF FR. COREY D. BRUNS
Priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gather in prayer during Presbyteral Convocation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, which took place from Jan. 15-18, 2024. COURTESY OF FR. COREY D. BRUNS
Originally printed in the February 2024 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
