COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (OSV News) – Several U.S. dioceses and archdioceses reported an uptick in adults joining the Catholic Church at Easter, with some dioceses saying they are seeing “record” numbers.
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Celebrating Mary’s month of May, pastor blesses rosary bracelets made by parishioners
Two longtime friends recently welcomed the blessing of a collection of rosary bracelets they had handmade for the month of May, and they hope to make even more.
‘Thank you for the memories’ – Owensboro Catholic Schools celebrates 75 years with ‘Aces Night Out’
On March 28, 2026, in the west ballroom of the Owensboro Convention Center, overlooking the mighty Ohio River, an equally mighty milestone was being celebrated.
‘Refreshed by the divine banquet’
On April 11, Bishop William F. Medley celebrated two altar dedications at two different parishes, on nearly opposite ends of the Diocese of Owensboro’s geographic region.
Pilgrims experience Easter joy during diocesan trip to Washington, D.C. area
From April 12-17, a group of 39 pilgrims participated in an Easter season pilgrimage guided by chaplain Fr. Carl McCarthy, which took them around the Washington, D.C., area with a theme of “Risen and Sent.”
Young adults experience God in nature during 2026 hike retreat
Over the weekend of April 17-19, nine young adults attended The Journey, a Catholic retreat experience along the North Trail at Land Between the Lakes.
Youth provide ancient Lenten prayer experience at local park
Brave Catholic Youth, the shared youth group of the parishes in Union County, held a Scala Sancta devotion at a local park on March 28 in the evening before Palm Sunday.
Parishes’ live Stations of the Cross depict final hours of Christ’s Passion
Multiple parishes across the Diocese of Owensboro took part in an annual tradition of live Stations of the Cross throughout Holy Week 2026.
St. Benedict’s serving the community for over 20 years
The 10th annual Tables of Hope fundraiser for St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter took place Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Joseph and Paul Parish Hall in Owensboro.
‘We love you!’ – Carmel Home grateful to visiting seminarians
We are grateful to Saint Meinrad Archabbey for sending seminarians our way as part of their ministry assignment. It’s a gift and blessing for us to get to know our future priests!