On April 9, 2026, Bishop William F. Medley released a message to the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Owensboro, inviting them to pray for peace in a world torn by war.
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Sixteen men visit college seminary during Come and See weekend
Over the weekend of April 18, 16 young men attended a Come and See discernment visit to Conception Seminary College in Conception, Missouri, sponsored by the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Vocations.
Fr. Ray Clark receives Good Friday-inspired sculpture
If you walk into the Carmel Home during the next few weeks, you’ll be greeted by an exquisite pieta sculpture of Mary holding Jesus in the moments after he was removed from the cross following his crucifixion.
Chrism Mass welcomes all; priests renew promises
This year, the Diocese of Owensboro’s Chrism Mass was held March 31, on Tuesday of Holy Week. During this special Mass, the priests of the diocese renew their commitment to priestly service, the bishop blesses the Oil of the Sick and Oil of Catechumens and consecrates the Sacred Chrism.
Feeding hungry neighbors in Bowling Green – together
In Bowling Green, hunger reaches older adults, working parents trying to stretch a paycheck, families with children, and neighbors with no paycheck at all. The response does not rest on one person or one ministry. It moves through a network of organizations whose stories intertwine each week through food, service, and compassion.
Diocese of Owensboro to leave Christian Brothers retirement program, will move into single-employer pension plan
On March 18, 2026, Bishop William F. Medley informed all priests and Catholic school principals of the Diocese of Owensboro that the diocese plans to leave the Christian Brothers Employee Retirement Program (CBERP), following the 2025 announcement that the CBERP was facing a serious underfunding.
‘Looking for something to believe in’
With a total of 451 candidates and catechumens attending the Diocese of Owensboro’s Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion gatherings, Dcn. Ken Bennett thinks “there’s something going on.”
JPII earns winning title for diocesan basketball tournament
John Paul II School’s Knights basketball team won the diocesan basketball tournament earlier this past January and recently received their banner and trophy.
OCS announces plans for a preschool program
Owensboro Catholic Schools (OCS), in collaboration with St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro, recently announced plans to introduce a preschool program beginning with a small cohort in fall 2026.
K of C Lenten fish fry supports Catholic school
On Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, the Knights of Columbus Council 11132 held the first of their annual Lenten Fish Fries, which are held every Friday until Holy Week.