Women religious representing the many communities who serve in the Diocese of Owensboro gathered on Nov. 9, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Owensboro to honor their sisters who are celebrating jubilees of religious profession this year.
Vocations
The joys of the priesthood
During a Presbyteral Day for the priests of the diocese, the Office of Communications invited the priests to share an experience from their everyday life that has brought them joy in their priesthood.
Seminarians stay active on the hill with annual 5K
On Sept. 21, Saint Meinrad Archabbey hosted its annual On the Hill 5K, which was open to all.
God opens doors
The idea of discerning the priesthood first began in 2023 while working on summer staff at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat Center.
Just as a child learns to walk
Just as a child learns to walk with the guidance and support of its family, so did my journey of discernment begin.
‘His timing is perfect’
When I first felt the tug on my heart to apply as a staff member at Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp, I never could have pictured all the blessings that the Lord was about to bestow on me.
What led me to seminary?
God and His people. The specifics change with each retelling of the story. I try to tell the story through the lens of the present, but I only see what I see now standing upon the shoulders of the past.
Where are they now? Checking in with the permanent diaconate class of 2021
The Diocese of Owensboro’s permanent diaconate class of 2021, and most recently-ordained class, was ordained on Sept. 11, 2021. Below, we check in on how they are doing.
Meet our new seminarians
This fall, the Diocese of Owensboro welcomes three men as diocesan seminarians, which will increase the number of seminarians from three to six.
Seminarians’ summer assignments connect them with God’s people
This summer, the diocese sent me on a Spanish immersion program in Guatemala.