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The Pickin’ Life Project to celebrate 10 years of “Bluegrass on (Lake) Beshear” on Oct. 7
Saving babies’ lives – and parents’ hearts. These are the goals of an annual musical fundraiser for pro-life pregnancy centers in western Kentucky called “Bluegrass on (Lake) Beshear.”
Myanmar Catholics of Bowling Green present map to bishop in gratitude for his support
On July 24, 2023, delegates from the Myanmar Catholic community in Bowling Green visited Bishop William F. Medley at the McRaith Catholic Center in Owensboro to present a special gift.
Eighteenth annual Rural Life Celebration held Aug. 13
Bishop John J. McRaith, known for his love of the land and his concerns around small family farms, created the Rural Life Committee, an initiative that has been a part of the Diocese of Owensboro ever since, bringing farmers together to review local agriculture and to cohort with one another.
Lisa Clark named this year’s Outstanding Catholic School Educator
The following nomination was read by superintendent David Kessler at the July 28, 2023 Celebration of Catholic Schools event held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School in Henderson, Ky.
In preparing to become military chaplain, seminarian hopes to help faithful ‘make sense of the good and evil in the world’
Conrad Jaconette always had a desire to serve in the military.
Eucharistic Revival Retreat inspires young adults
In July, young adults from across the Diocese of Owensboro gathered at St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville, Kentucky, for a one-day Eucharistic Revival Retreat hosted by the Office of Young Adult Ministry.
Tribunal staff participate in Provincial Meeting
The Diocese of Owensboro Tribunal staff, along with more than 25 other Tribunal personnel across the dioceses of Kentucky and Tennessee, attended the annual Provincial Meeting on July 25 and 26, 2023, at Paris Landing State Resort Park in Buchanan, Tenn.
St. Paul Catholic School breaks ground for new annex
St. Paul Catholic School in Leitchfield, Ky., has struggled with enrollment for years, but the people at St. Paul Parish have refused to let it close. One of its fiercest supporters was Ursuline Sr. Anne Michelle Mudd, OSU.
New pocket-sized resource directories now available through Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities has new 2023 pocket-sized directories, designed according to the Diocese of Owensboro Deanery areas, ready to be handed out to help local individuals/families seeking resources.
‘Rise up’ to pursue joy, even when you’re tired, pope says at WYD vigil
LISBON, Portugal (CNS) – After many of the 1.5 million young people gathered in Lisbon’s Tejo Park waited for hours in near 100-degree weather to participate in the World Youth Day vigil with Pope Francis Aug. 5, the pope asked them, “Have you ever been tired?”
