Severe damage to Brescia University is seen in this photo taken after the hail that impacted western Kentucky in the early morning of March 15. COURTESY OF BRESCIA UNIVERSITY
All invited to support communities in hailstorm aftermath
BY WKC STAFF
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” -Philippians 2:4
Recent storms brought flooding, hail, and wind damage to western Kentucky, but communities across our diocese stepped up – opening parish doors for shelter, repairing damages, and ensuring events like YOUTH 2000 could continue despite the challenges.
While natural disasters cannot always be prevented, preparedness is key. Scott Ingram, the Diocese of Owensboro’s director of disaster prevention, preparedness, and emergency operations, is offering free training programs for all Catholic schools, parishes, and their staff. These programs provide practical steps and real recommendations to help create a safe and resilient community. He can be contacted at [email protected].
To support local recovery efforts, please consider donating:
- Brescia University Recovery Fund: brescia.edu/give
- Owensboro Catholic Middle School Recovery Fund: owensborocatholic.org/support-ocs/
Thank you for your prayers and generosity as our community rebuilds.
A shop vac and caution sign are seen in a room at Brescia University that was flooded and damaged by the severe hailstorm that impacted western Kentucky in the early morning of March 15. COURTESY OF BRESCIA UNIVERSITY
Originally printed in the April 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
