Youth
Holy Redeemer’s 2025 Confirmation class is ‘Here to Serve’
The 2025 Confirmation class of Holy Redeemer Parish in Beaver Dam are taking their journey to being confirmed very seriously.
‘A scout is reverent’ – Religious emblems presented at Mass
Scouting religious awards for the Diocese of Owensboro were presented by Bishop William F. Medley on March 16, 2025, at the Scouting Religious Emblem Mass at St. Anthony Parish in Utica/Browns Valley.
Region V youth and young adult leaders gather at Gasper River
Every year, the members of NFCYM (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) from Region V (Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana) gather for an in-person meeting.
Faith, floods, and the unsung heroes of YOUTH 2000
We had worried all week about the potentially dangerous storms that would hit over the weekend of YOUTH 2000 this March 14-16.
Hardinsburg youths confirmed
On Feb. 26, 2025, Bishop William F. Medley confirmed the youths of St. Romuald Parish in Hardinsburg.
Called to new life: Seminarian reflects on Lazarus Retreat as small group leader
This past February I was blessed to be a small group leader for the 2025 Lazarus Retreat which took place at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.
‘They don’t care what you know till they know that you care’
“They don’t care what you know till they know that you care.” This is a saying I heard many years ago and this is the core of what youth ministry looks like here at St. Pius X Parish in Owensboro.
Holy Name student shines the light of hope for the jubilee
In anticipation of Jubilee of Hope 2025, Fr. Richard Meredith, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Henderson, commissioned a young, up-and-coming artist, Maverick Hillyard, to create the artwork for a St. Lucy prayer card.
Gasper campers ring in New Year 2025
Every Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, current 8th grader and high school students are invited to attend Christmas/New Year’s Camp at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center in Bowling Green.
‘Jesus is Lord’ the theme of Owensboro Diocese Youth Conference
“Jesus Christ!” responded the participants at ODYC 2024 as Bishop Medley asked throughout the closing Mass over and over, “Who is your king?”
