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Cheers for 40 years: Parishioners surprise Fr. Terry Devine
On Sunday, April 28, the parishes of Immaculate Conception (Hawesville) and St. Columba (Lewisport) Parishes successfully surprised pastor Fr. Terry Devine with a heartfelt celebration for his 40th ordination anniversary (officially May 11).
‘A scout is reverent’ – Religious emblems presented at Mass
Scouting religious awards for the Diocese of Owensboro were presented by Bishop William F. Medley on March 16, 2025, at the Scouting Religious Emblem Mass at St. Anthony Parish in Utica/Browns Valley.
In Brief: May 2025
Chesterton Academy of Bowling Green, a Catholic classical high school, will open in fall 2025 on the campus of St. Joseph Parish in Bowling Green.
‘Faith helped me to stay grounded’
Fifty years ago, on April 30, 1975, the last Americans in Saigon scrambled onto a helicopter atop the U.S. embassy to escape the advancing North Vietnamese army.
Praying together for protection, healing
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.
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.
