A tradition in Hardinsburg, Ky., is a “public bible reading” on the courthouse square in downtown Hardinsburg starting at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
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SEEK25: Forgiveness, transformation, and friendship
SEEK25, a conference organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) took place in two locations this past January. A group from Western Kentucky University’s St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center attend the Jan. 1-5 conference in Salt Lake City. Below are several reflections from WKU students who attended.
Parishioners welcome neighbors at annual ‘Nativity on Ninth’ Hopkinsville tradition
Nearly 200 people visited the “little town of Bethlehem” on Friday, Dec. 13, during Sts. Peter and Paul’s third annual live nativity event.
A peek into the past: Holy Name Society celebration at St. Peter’s
One of the most elaborate religious celebrations ever held in historic Daviess County took place at St. Peter’s Church near Stanley on Oakford Road in October 1910.
Blessed Mother parishioner celebrates 100 years young
Mary Louise Johnson Hayden celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 13, 2024.
Pilgrims encounter Christ, the Good Shepherd, during Ireland pilgrimage
Each of us are pilgrims on a journey to “discover the place of [our] resurrection,” as Monica Weis wrote in “Thomas Merton and the Celts: A New World Opening Up.” This pilgrimage is part of daily life as we die to this world to rise again in the love and graces of the Triune God, living our own Paschal Mystery, through our baptism.
Sorgho pastor holds ‘open caboose’ for parishioners
On Sept. 22, parishioners of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Sorgho, Ky., enjoyed a beautiful day on the Dennis Family Farm in Caneyville, where their pastor, Fr. Jamie Dennis, grew up.
‘His timing is perfect’
When I first felt the tug on my heart to apply as a staff member at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp, I never could have pictured all the blessings that the Lord was about to bestow on me.
Family supports Sophia Award recipient
The family of William Wurth came out in full force to witness him receive a 2024 Sophia Award at the Aug. 11, 2024 Mass at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro.
Youth build friendships and remember ‘who they are’ at Hispanic ministry program
Hi, my name is Juana Matias. I am from Webster County. I attend St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sebree, Ky. I will be talking about my experience at SEPI.