Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro Kentucky

Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro Kentucky Welcome to official page for the Diocese of Owensboro in western Kentucky! The Most Reverend Francis R. The Most Reverend Henry J.

The Diocese of Owensboro was created by Pope Pius XI on December 9, 1937, separating the 32 counties of western Kentucky from the Diocese of Louisville which was at that time elevated to an Archdiocese. Cotton, the first Bishop of Owensboro, was preconized (appointed) December 16, 1937. Soenneker, appointed March 10, 1961, retired June 30, 1982, was the second Bishop of Owensboro. The Most Reveren

d John J. McRaith, appointed October 23, 1982, served as the third Bishop of Owensboro. Bishop McRaith resigned for health reasons January 5, 2009. The Most Reverend William Francis Medley was appointed December 15, 2009 to serve as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro. Bishop Medley was ordained to the episcopacy on February 10, 2010.

Happy Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary! O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have re...
06/13/2026

Happy Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary! O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

Yesterday, the USCCB consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in honor of the 250th anniversary of the...
06/12/2026

Yesterday, the USCCB consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join them in prayer:

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
You know the longings of our hearts, and you desire that we enjoy friendship with you.
From your pierced side, you have poured out the wellspring of life, for which we thirst.
Your heart burns with a love for all people to return to a right relationship with you.
We celebrate the abundant gifts you have given this nation, founded on the self-evident truths that our Creator has endowed all people with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We make reparation for the offenses against you and against human dignity that have taken place in this nation.
May our hearts be united to yours, so that our families and communities enjoy peace and happiness; may broken relationships be reconciled, injustices repaired, and the wounds of our land be healed.
May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign, pointing all people to your infinite love.
O Desire of Nations and Center of History, we ask you to bless these United States of America.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

Today is the day! The USCCB will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Join the livestream this aft...
06/11/2026

Today is the day! The USCCB will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Join the livestream this afternoon at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Watch along, pray with us, and entrust our nation to the love of Christ's Sacred Heart.

Today the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined by parishes and faithful across the country. The act of consecration takes place as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Join the livestream this afternoon at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Watch along, pray with us, and entrust our nation to the love of Christ's Sacred Heart.

Pastor and parochial vicar assignment changes are effective today, June 9, 2026, pray for our priests as they transition...
06/09/2026

Pastor and parochial vicar assignment changes are effective today, June 9, 2026, pray for our priests as they transition to their new assignments.

Rev. Gary Clark, Pastor - Rosary Chapel, Paducah and St. Mary, LaCenter while continuing as pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Paducah.

Rev. Jude Okeoma, Parochial Vicar - St. Francis de Sales, Paducah; Rosary Chapel, Paducah, and St. Mary, LaCenter.

Rev. Paschal Umoh, Parochial Vicar - Temporary Parochial Vicar, St. Francis de Sales, Paducah, Rosary Chapel, Paducah, and St. Mary, LaCenter.

Quite a crowd walked with our Lord during the Corpus Christi procession from Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church to St. ...
06/08/2026

Quite a crowd walked with our Lord during the Corpus Christi procession from Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church to St. Stephen Cathedral stopping at Brescia University on the way. It was a beautiful celebration!

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or Corpus Christi! Jesus gives the beautiful ...
06/07/2026

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ or Corpus Christi! Jesus gives the beautiful gift of himself, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity to us in the Eucharist. Let us be changed by this gift each time we receive him in Holy Communion!

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600 Locust Street
Owensboro, KY
42301

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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