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Owensboro diocese celebrates new pope
On May 8, Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th Bishop of Rome.
‘Humble, receptive and open’
When Pope Leo XIV walked out onto the balcony on May 8 to greet the world shortly after his election as the 267th bishop of Rome, Donna Sauer Miller burst into tears.
Western Kentucky flood survivors need our help
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul stands ready to assist our western Kentucky neighbors as they rebuild their lives after the torrential rainstorms in April.
‘We bring what we have to the altar’
Dcn. Conrad Jaconette, who will be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Owensboro this May at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, did not originally seek out an ornate chalice.
Passionists host open house to celebrate expanded facilities
On April 26 and 27, the Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery held an open house to showcase the expanded facilities in their cloister, located in Whitesville.
‘Joyfully and with courage’
Shortly after Bishop William F. Medley told Fr. Corey Bruns that he would like him to serve as the diocese’s next vocations director, Fr. Bruns found himself in Eucharistic Adoration begging God, “You’ve got to do something to make me know this is your will.”
‘More than a music director’
Mike Bogdan was helping part-time at St. Stephen Cathedral when incoming cathedral music director, James Wells, joined the staff almost 10 years ago.
Mary Carrico students present ‘The Trial of Jesus’ prayer service
On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, students in grades 5-8 at Mary Carrico Catholic School in Knottsville hosted a special Lenten prayer service entitled “The Trial of Jesus” at St. William Parish in Knottsville.
A stormy spring sends western Kentucky community into recovery mode
Fr. John Okoro never expected to be taken to church by boat in order to celebrate Mass for his parishioners, but on April 13, Palm Sunday, that’s exactly what he did.
‘The Word remains the same’
During this year’s Diocese of Owensboro Chrism Mass, held on the Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop William F. Medley challenged the faithful to recognize all people’s inherent dignity.
