Mass and confession times in the Diocese of Owensboro

Did you know you can access Mass times on the diocese’s website? Visit https://owensborodiocese.org/find-a-parish/ for a list of parishes, Mass times and more. As parish confession times are subject to change, visitors are encouraged to contact the parishes directly for their most up-to-date confession schedule.

A message from the Office of Stewardship and Development

Open the same door of faith that was once opened to you. Including your parish in your will may become the most profound gift you ever make – one that supports the sacraments, ministries, and faith community you cherish. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Valeria Vessels, Director of Development, Diocese of Owensboro, at (270) 852-8348 or [email protected].

Upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard retreats for healing after abortion

If you are suffering from grief or trauma from an abortion, come experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat during this Year of St. Francis of Assisi! There will be three Catholic retreats offered during May, June, and October 2026, sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green. Our retreats will be offered in the Louisville; Cullman, Alabama; and Owensboro areas.  We also are sponsoring two Interdenominational events in Middle Tennessee. Our weekend retreats will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment of our Children to Jesus. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. For more information or registration contact us on our confidential hotline (270-474-4707) or email ([email protected]). The cost is $250 for meals, private room, and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, assistance is available – no one is ever turned away due to financial need!  More information is available on our website: HopeAfterAbortionKY.com. For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Mount Saint Joseph Archivists can respond to requests

Do you have a relative who was an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph? Did you attend Mount Saint Joseph Academy and need a transcript or have a question related to the former school? Are you interested in learning something specific about the history of the Ursuline Sisters? The Mount Saint Joseph Archives office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The archives is the repository for the permanent historical records of the Ursuline Sisters in Maple Mount, Ky. The mission is to collect, preserve, and make available the permanent records that show the development, growth, and works of the congregation. Records in the archives span from the founding of the community in 1874 until the present day. You can find a list of the collections in archives here: https://ursulinesmsj.org/archives-collections/  We ask that researchers set up an appointment prior to visiting the archives. An online request form can be found here: https://ursulinesmsj.org/archives/  You can mail inquiries to Mount Saint Joseph Archives, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. There is a Heritage Room filled with artifacts at Mount Saint Joseph that can be toured upon request. The archives director, Edward Wilson, can be reached at 270-229-4103, ext. 302, or email [email protected].

Join Ursuline Sisters for Adoration on Fridays and first Sundays

The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph invite the public to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on the first Sunday of the month from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Motherhouse Chapel, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Ky. (12 miles west of Owensboro on Hwy. 56). The Ursuline Sisters also have Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend. Adoration on the second Friday of each month is dedicated to praying for vocations. The Adoration concludes with evening prayer. To see Adoration and Mass times for the Ursuline Sisters, visit https://ursulinesmsj.org/mass-prayer-times/

Visit the Ursuline Sisters’ Rosary Walk and Shrine Walk

Since the day it was blessed and dedicated 20 years ago in 2006, the Rosary Walk on the grounds of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph has offered people a chance to deepen their spirituality among the beauty and splendor of the “holy ground” at Maple Mount (8001 Cummings Road, 12 miles west of Owensboro, Ky., on Hwy. 56). The Rosary Walk is located on the front of the grounds (northwest corner) and includes the Christ the King statue. Visitors can use their cell phones to reach this webpage and listen to an audiotape of the rosary (recorded by Sister Elaine Burke, OSU) to accompany their walk: https://ursulinesmsj.org/rosary-shrine-walk/ Or visitors can stroll to see the inspiring shrines on the grounds of the Motherhouse. They can visit this webpage to find a list of the shrines and to hear a recording about them (recorded by Sister Nancy Murphy, OSU): https://ursulinesmsj.org/shrine-meditation-walk/ People can also listen to these recordings on their computers. No appointment is necessary to see the Rosary Walk or the shrines. There are new sidewalks on the west side of campus available for anyone to use.

Support groups for victims/survivors of clergy abuse

The Diocese of Owensboro would like to share some support group opportunities made available through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. These groups are open to all victims/survivors in the United States. Learn more at https://owensborodiocese.org/support-group/ and https://owensborodiocese.org/safe/. You are also invited to visit https://www.awakecommunity.org/, a community of abuse survivors, concerned Catholics, and allies responding to the wounds of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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