The scent of Sacred Chrism is unmistakable – a fragrance reserved for the Church’s most sacred moments.
Vocations
Called to new life: Seminarian reflects on Lazarus Retreat as small group leader
This past February I was blessed to be a small group leader for the 2025 Lazarus Retreat which took place at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.
Priests gather for annual convocation
From Jan. 13-16, the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered for their annual convocation at Saint Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad, Ind. The gathering provided the presbyterate an opportunity for formation and to build community with their fellow priests.
Jaconette ordained to transitional diaconate, looks forward to journeying ‘with the people’ as he continues on vocational path
On a cold Jan. 4 morning at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, seminarian Conrad Jaconette was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop William F. Medley.
In new role, Dcn. Tim Nugent looks forward to serving the servants of the Church
Permanent deacons are “servants of the Church – called to serve the Church,” according to Dcn. Tim Nugent, the new director of the permanent diaconate program for the Diocese of Owensboro.
Sisters conclude anniversary year with Evening Prayer
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph began their year of celebrating 150 years at Maple Mount on a rainy Jan. 27, 2024, joined by many friends for the feast of Saint Angela Merici. They ended the year on a rainy Nov. 25, the day Saint Angela founded her Ursuline company, with just their Sisters gathered for Evening Prayer.
Women religious honored for years of service
Women religious representing the many communities who serve in the Diocese of Owensboro gathered on Nov. 9, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Owensboro to honor their sisters who are celebrating jubilees of religious profession this year.
The joys of the priesthood
During a Presbyteral Day for the priests of the diocese, the Office of Communications invited the priests to share an experience from their everyday life that has brought them joy in their priesthood.
Seminarians stay active on the hill with annual 5K
On Sept. 21, Saint Meinrad Archabbey hosted its annual On the Hill 5K, which was open to all.
God opens doors
The idea of discerning the priesthood first began in 2023 while working on summer staff at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.