Monday, April 8, 2024, experienced a total solar eclipse that was visible in many regions of the Diocese of Owensboro. Here are highlights shared by our local schools.
Youth
YOUTH 2000 celebrates 27th year in Owensboro
The 27th annual YOUTH 2000 drew more than 500 participants (400 of them youth) for the March 15-17, 2024 retreat, which was held at Brescia University in Owensboro.
A day of serving at Community Kitchen, featuring the St. Mary basketball team
Every year before the St. Mary High School basketball season begins, the boy’s team serves the people at the Community Kitchen in Paducah.
Senior breakfast tradition helps the needs of local community
The last Friday of every month the senior class at St. Mary High School has a potluck breakfast during religion class. Everyone brings a dish and canned goods to donate to Paducah Cooperative Ministry or Family Service Society.
Service day at St. Mary High School: A chance to give back
St. Mary High School’s service day is a tradition of St. Mary’s Catholic Schools Week. A day of service at St. Mary is all about giving back to the Paducah area.
Annual letters project spreads joy through school system
During St. Mary High School’s annual Catholic Schools Week, students write letters to faculty staff, parents and a classmate.
‘Sophomore homilies’ give students a glimpse of what priests do each Sunday
At St. Mary School System, every 10th-grader is required to create a three-minute homily for their favorite Gospel from the Bible, communicate about why they appreciated it, and give an explanation for the way it connects to their way of life.
Catholic scouts honored at annual diocesan Mass
On March 3, 2024, St. Anthony Parish in Utica hosted the annual Religious Emblems Awards Ceremony during a Mass celebrating Catholic scouts.
Lazarus Retreat 2024 helps youth embrace new life in Christ
The annual Lazarus Retreat, led by the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Youth Ministry, took place Feb. 16-18.
Catholic Schools Week 2024 across western Kentucky
This year, Catholic Schools Week took place from Jan. 28-Feb. 3.