Editorials & Commentary
Intentional opportunities
One of the most significant “hand-off” moments in the lives of our young people is the transition from high school to college.
Faith is more than believing
Every one of us believes in something. We believe the sun will rise tomorrow. We believe those we love will keep their promises. We believe the chair beneath us will hold our weight. Yet Christian faith is something far deeper than simply accepting a set of facts as true.
What is Alpha? An introduction
Alpha is a practical tool for evangelization used by thousands of Catholic parishes worldwide to introduce (or reintroduce) people to the core message of the Christian faith, known as the kerygma – the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Una visita con el Papa León: Lo que informaré desde la Diócesis de Owensboro
Los obispos de las 18 diócesis de los estados de Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi y Louisiana han sido convocados a viajar a Roma en abril de 2027 para cumplir con sus obligaciones de su visita ad limina apostolorum (hasta el umbral de los apóstoles).
Holy Mackerel!
Few things say Kentucky summer like getting out the fishing poles and heading to the lake. This felt like the perfect summer article to kick off the fall printing season of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
A Visit With Pope Leo: What I Will Report From the Diocese of Owensboro
The bishops of the 18 dioceses of the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana have been summoned to come to Rome in April of 2027 to fulfill their ad limina apostolorum (to the threshold of the apostles).
Media Literacy to Help the Common Good
In spring 2025, the Office of Communications was invited to speak before the Parish Catechetical Leaders (PCL) during their gathering at the McRaith Catholic Center.
Letting Down Our Nets: Trusting the Lord to Send Our Diocese More Holy Vocations
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer” is a spiritual motto attributed to Padre Pio that has “unofficially” been the motto of the Office of Vocations this past year.
Echando nuestras redes: Confiando en que el Señor enviará a nuestra diócesis más vocaciones santas
“Ora, ten esperanza y no te preocupes. La preocupación es inútil. Dios es misericordioso y escuchará tu oración” es un lema espiritual atribuido al Padre Pío que ha sido el lema “extraoficial” de la Oficina de Vocaciones durante el último año.
La Buena Nueva: Compromiso, servicio y acogida
Nuestra buena nueva es que somos resilientes y seguimos siendo prójimos de los marginados en nuestra diócesis.
