Editorials & Commentary
Lent: A period of repentance and renewal
The sacred season of Lent holds immense significance in the Catholic faith. It is a time when believers are called to engage in acts of penance, reflection, and preparation, as they strive to strengthen their relationship with God.
Kirche Heilige Joseph: The tale of the German church in Owensboro, Kentucky
In the 1850s, more than 150,000 Germans had come to the United States, and many were trickling into southern Indiana. Early in the 1880s and throughout that decade many German Catholic farmers came from the parishes in southern Indiana and settled in the vicinity of Owensboro.
Fr. Edward Fitzgerald, protector of the Eucharist
A frantic knocking echoes through the Fitzgerald house one summer morning in 1863. The door swings open to reveal a priest standing on the stoop with his hands earnestly pressing something to his chest.
Let us continue the hope and promise of Christmas into the New Year
As the first edition of The Western Kentucky Catholic of 2024 arrives in homes across the Diocese of Owensboro, most of us have all but left Christmas 2023 behind. I am struck every year that homes and businesses that have been brightly lit with holiday lights for weeks or even months are suddenly dark on December 26.
Was a diocesan priest responsible for one of the largest American Catholic youth movements ever?
In November, the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is highly praised for its ability to ignite enthusiasm and draw young Catholics closer to Christ.
How are we being transformed by the Eucharist?
Our Acts 2:42 Small Groups are discussing the theme of transformation and divinization this month.
New Year’s resolutions and the Eucharist: A deep connection
The relationship between New Year’s resolutions and the Eucharist is an intriguing one worth exploring. While superficially, these two concepts may appear entirely different, a deeper reflection reveals profound connections that highlight the importance of personal growth, self-reflection, and spiritual nourishment.
Prolonguemos la esperanza y la promesa de la Navidad en el Año Nuevo
Cuando la primera edición de 2024 de este periódico El Católico de Kentucky Occidental llega a los hogares de la Diócesis de Owensboro, la mayoría de nosotros prácticamente hemos dejado atrás la Navidad de 2023. Cada año me sorprende que hogares y negocios que han estado brillantemente iluminados con luces navideñas durante semanas o incluso meses de repente se queden oscuros el 26 de diciembre.
Mass obligation of the faithful for the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Day: Yes, we get to go to Mass twice!
Christmas falls on a Monday this year, and a few questions arise: “Which Masses are the faithful obliged to attend throughout that weekend?” “Can we go once on Christmas Eve (Sunday night) to count for both?”
Real Presence: Experience the mystery!
Is it possible to receive the Eucharist and not experience God’s love?