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Feeding hungry neighbors in Bowling Green – together
In Bowling Green, hunger reaches older adults, working parents trying to stretch a paycheck, families with children, and neighbors with no paycheck at all. The response does not rest on one person or one ministry. It moves through a network of organizations whose stories intertwine each week through food, service, and compassion.
Diocese of Owensboro to leave Christian Brothers retirement program, will move into single-employer pension plan
On March 18, 2026, Bishop William F. Medley informed all priests and Catholic school principals of the Diocese of Owensboro that the diocese plans to leave the Christian Brothers Employee Retirement Program (CBERP), following the 2025 announcement that the CBERP was facing a serious underfunding.
‘Looking for something to believe in’
With a total of 451 candidates and catechumens attending the Diocese of Owensboro’s Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion gatherings, Dcn. Ken Bennett thinks “there’s something going on.”
JPII earns winning title for diocesan basketball tournament
John Paul II School’s Knights basketball team won the diocesan basketball tournament earlier this past January and recently received their banner and trophy.
OCS announces plans for a preschool program
Owensboro Catholic Schools (OCS), in collaboration with St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro, recently announced plans to introduce a preschool program beginning with a small cohort in fall 2026.
K of C Lenten fish fry supports Catholic school
On Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, the Knights of Columbus Council 11132 held the first of their annual Lenten Fish Fries, which are held every Friday until Holy Week.
Diocese releases statement regarding shooting on St. Lawrence grounds
The parish community of St. Lawrence and St. William in the Knottsville area was saddened by a tragic shooting that took place on St. Lawrence’s church property just after midnight on March 7, 2026. The shooting resulted in the death of a young person and injuries to another.
Ursuline Sisters elect new Leadership Council
The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph have elected their Leadership Council that will serve from 2026-2030.
‘It’s a family’: Owensboro Catholic School system celebrates 75 years of the high school
2026 marks the milestone of 75 years for Owensboro Catholic High School.
‘GEMMA’ program to support Catholic women in menopausal stages of life
After seeing numerous women – and couples – in her years as a therapist, Dr. Jill Duba Sauerheber recognizes a need for greater spiritual support for those experiencing the journey of menopause.
