Editorials and Columns | The Western Kentucky Catholic

Intentional opportunities

Aug 2, 2026 | Editorials and Columns, Young Adult

One of the most significant “hand-off” moments in the lives of our young people is the transition from high school to college.

Faith is more than believing

Aug 1, 2026 | A Matter of Faith, Editorials and Columns

Every one of us believes in something. We believe the sun will rise tomorrow. We believe those we love will keep their promises. We believe the chair beneath us will hold our weight. Yet Christian faith is something far deeper than simply accepting a set of facts as true.

What is Alpha? An introduction

Aug 1, 2026 | Editorials and Columns, Evangelization

Alpha is a practical tool for evangelization used by thousands of Catholic parishes worldwide to introduce (or reintroduce) people to the core message of the Christian faith, known as the kerygma – the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A Visit With Pope Leo: What I Will Report From the Diocese of Owensboro

Aug 1, 2026 | A Word From Bishop Medley, Editorials and Columns

The bishops of the 18 dioceses of the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana have been summoned to come to Rome in April of 2027 to fulfill their ad limina apostolorum (to the threshold of the apostles).

Media Literacy to Help the Common Good

Jun 4, 2026 | Editorials and Columns, Special Issue

In spring 2025, the Office of Communications was invited to speak before the Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCL) during their gathering at the McRaith Catholic Center.

Letting Down Our Nets: Trusting the Lord to Send Our Diocese More Holy Vocations

Jun 1, 2026 | Editorials and Columns, Special Issue, Vocations

“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer” is a spiritual motto attributed to Padre Pio that has “unofficially” been the motto of the Office of Vocations this past year.

Echando nuestras redes: Confiando en que el Señor enviará a nuestra diócesis más vocaciones santas

Jun 1, 2026 | Editorials and Columns, Español, Special Issue, Vocations

“Ora, ten esperanza y no te preocupes. La preocupación es inútil. Dios es misericordioso y escuchará tu oración” es un lema espiritual atribuido al Padre Pío que ha sido el lema “extraoficial” de la Oficina de Vocaciones durante el último año.