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Office of Communications, WKC, earn three Catholic Media Awards
During the June 24-27 annual Catholic Media Conference, the staff of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Office of Communications and The Western Kentucky Catholic earned three Catholic Media Awards.
God looks for humble, loving hearts, not perfection, pope tells world’s priests
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world marked by growing tension, priests need to build peace and unity together by serving others, Pope Leo XIV said.
How San Diego bishops and clergy showed up in immigration court — and made an impact
(OSV News) — Amid the Trump administration’s crackdowns on unauthorized immigration — which have included daily arrest quotas — a clergy visit to immigration court in San Diego was a way to show “God is with us,” and “he never abandons us,” a San Diego priest told OSV News.
‘Be bold for Jesus’: Los Angeles closes out the National Eucharistic Revival
LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — The three-year National Eucharistic Revival closed in Los Angeles on Corpus Christi Sunday with a call to “become Eucharistic missionaries” and lead others back to the Catholic faith at a celebration scaled back due to unrest caused by recent immigration raids.
Pope leads Corpus Christi procession through streets of Rome
ROME (CNS) — In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said.
Trump orders US attack on Iran nuclear sites, as Pope Leo, bishops plead for peace
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. has attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, in a move that comes amid repeated pleas from Pope Leo XIV and other church leaders for peace and dialogue in ending multiple conflicts throughout the world, including that between Israel and Iran.
Franklin and Scottsville parish communities make Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage to Bardstown
At the February worship committee meeting at St. Mary Parish in Franklin, we discussed the possibility of scheduling a Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage.
USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’
(OSV News) — “No one can turn a deaf ear to the palpable cries of anxiety and fear heard in communities throughout the country in the wake of a surge in immigration enforcement actions,” said the leader of the nation’s Catholic bishops in a June 16 statement that assured all impacted of their shepherds’ support.
Jesus invites Christians to overcome despair, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.
Rosary Chapel decorated ‘above and beyond’ to celebrate Pentecost Sunday
Paducah’s Rosary Chapel enjoyed a beautiful and meaningful Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025, to commemorate the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that the Holy Spirit would descend on his followers after his Ascension.
