On April 8, the Diocese of Owensboro hosted its annual ecumenical Taizé prayer service for protection and healing of victims of sexual abuse, and for those who care about them.
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Senior conversations
Bishop William F. Medley visits with the seniors of the Diocese of Owensboro’s three Catholic high schools each spring, to provide an opportunity for them to converse with him and ask any questions they may have.
AAUW honors trailblazing Ursuline Sisters during Women’s History Month
Representatives of the Owensboro branch of the American Association of University Women came to the Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery on March 26, 2025, to honor Ursuline Sisters who broke barriers for women in Daviess County.
‘The pope we needed’ – Bishop Medley remembers Francis, prays for upcoming conclave
During the April 25 Mass at St. Stephen Cathedral for the intention of the soul of Pope Francis, Bishop William F. Medley reflected back to 12 years ago.
Quilters gather at Mount to support sisters’ mission
Nearly two dozen Quilting Friends came to Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount on March 9-12, 2025, to make quilt tops for the Ursuline Sisters.
Ursuline Sisters experience “Pilgrims of Hope” retreat
Half of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph were in retreat the week of March 2-7, led by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB, who talked about Pope Francis’ call to be Pilgrims of Hope in Jubilee Year 2025.
Enkindled: 79th Women’s Catholic Cursillo weekend at Gasper River
Congratulations to the 10 ladies who were first-time participants at the 79th Women’s Catholic Cursillo in the Diocese of Owensboro. The retreat was held March 6-9 at the Gasper River Camp in Bowling Green.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Diocesan Council of Western Kentucky, Inc., welcomes their new president
James “Jim” Dale didn’t know the path he was eventually to take in life would lead him to St. Vincent de Paul but he’s thankful every day that it did.
Candidates, catechumens, welcomed during next step on their journeys to the Catholic Church
In early March, the Diocese of Owensboro held the annual celebrations of Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion.
‘What can be healed this Lent?’ asks bishop at Ash Wednesday liturgy
At the crowded 12:05 p.m. Mass for Ash Wednesday at St. Stephen Cathedral on March 5, Bishop William F. Medley reflected back to the 2021 tornados that tore across western Kentucky.