Fr. Emmanuel Udoh, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, was rendered speechless and was overwhelmed with emotion when he was surprised by nearly 70 people on May 31, 2024 – the 10th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Vocations
Vocations: Sharing our vocation stories and helping discernment
Over the course of the past few years there has been a concerted effort in the Office of Vocations to inspire our pastors to be the first promoters of vocations in their parishes.
Eight Ursuline Sisters celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2024
Eight Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who have served a combined 500 years in service to God’s people are celebrating jubilees of religious profession in 2024.
Christopher French, diocesan seminarian, instituted into Ministry of Lector
On March 17, 2024, during the closing Mass for the YOUTH 2000 retreat at Brescia University in Owensboro, Bishop William F. Medley instituted seminarian Christopher French into the Ministry of Lector.
Priests gather for prayer, camaraderie, and to discuss vocations
From Jan. 15-18, 2024, the priests of the Diocese of Owensboro gathered at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, Ind.
Report: Vocations to religious life in US decline, but key factors can positively impact numbers
(OSV News) — A new report shows a continued decrease in the number of permanent vocations to consecrated life in the U.S. — but key factors such as family life, devotional practices, Catholic education and personal encouragement can positively impact those numbers.
Passionist nun makes perpetual profession
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 2023, Sr. Maria Faustina Carmichael of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful Heart of Mary made her perpetual profession as a Passionist nun at St. Joseph Monastery in Whitesville.
Sr. Helena Fischer receives Outstanding Alumnus Award
On Sept. 30, Brescia University Alumni Association’s president, Sagan Storm, presented the Outstanding Alumnus Award to Sr. Helena Fischer, OSU, during the Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Christopher French admitted to candidacy
On Sept. 30, 2023, diocesan seminarian Christopher French was admitted to candidacy, which is the next step of his discernment and formation process toward the priesthood.
Annual Jubilee of Religious celebrates ‘extraordinary’ choice of sisters
The Diocese of Owensboro held its annual “Jubilee of Religious 2023” program on Sept. 30, 2023, to recognize women religious celebrating jubilees.