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Murray parishioners live out ‘Laudato Si’ with service day
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, families at St. Leo Parish in Murray spent time volunteering at the Doran Arboretum at Murray State University planting and serving together caring for God’s creation.
Sts. Peter and Paul crowns new Mary statue
Parishioners and students from Sts. Peter and Paul parish and school in Hopkinsville gathered with pastor Fr. Emmanuel Udoh, parochial vicar Fr. Conrad Jaconette, and Fr. Pat Reynolds, vicar general of the Diocese of Owensboro, on the morning of May 1 to unveil, bless and crown the parish’s new statue of the Blessed Mother holding the Christ child, known as Our Lady of the Streets.
A Visible Sign of Gratitude for Years to Come
The Diocese of Owensboro is honored to announce the official name of its new senior priest apartments: the Roncalli Home for Priests.
K of C Fourth Degree donates $1,000 to local food pantry
Owensboro Assembly 2074 of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree recently donated $1,000 to the food pantry at Our Lady of the Lourdes Parish in Owensboro.
St. Mary School System Announces Bryan Krueger as Next System Director
Paducah, KY — St. Mary School System is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Krueger as the next System Director of St. Mary School System, effective May 18, 2026.
Three from the Diocese of Owensboro earn master’s degrees from Saint Meinrad
Graduates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, were awarded master’s degrees at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Young parishioner celebrates First Communion with priest-godfather
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, a young member of Precious Blood Parish in Owensboro, Loralei Dickens, received her First Holy Communion from her godfather, Fr. Julio Barrera.
Four Ursuline Sisters celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2026
Four Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who have served a combined 240 years in service to God’s people are celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2026.
‘The difference it makes to us’
Being a foster parent “opens up parts of your heart that you didn’t know were there” according to Misty Haycraft, who encourages other families to consider this calling: “It’s very rewarding.”