Bishop Medley’s Statement on Immigration

February 22, 2017 My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, In recent months, but most especially in recent days, our nation’s attention has been focused on the reality of our more than 11.1 million undocumented immigrants. Our new president asserts that following his election, our country is expecting intensified enforcement of immigration laws. Yet, credible…

Pastor’s Corner

I. Day of Public Catholicism: this Wednesday, March 1 is Ash Wednesday, a day when Catholics crowd churches everywhere to celebrate Mass and have ashes smeared upon their foreheads, symbolizing their desire for ongoing spiritual conversion. “Turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel.” May this not be an empty symbol, but one that…

Pastor’s Corner

I. To Seek Revenge or Not: “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun to rise on the bad and the good.” With evil is done us we not only don’t retaliate, we act…

Pastor’s Corner

I. Support Our Catholic Schools! Tickets can be purchased at Bidpal.net/ocsvision for the 11th Annual Dinner and Auction at the Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, February 18. After party includes live entertainment featuring Big Rain! II. Forgiveness is a Gift!  Our children are preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on…

Pastor’s Corner

A. Discipleship Reflection: Today’s Gospel gives us wonderful inspiration for living as a disciple of Christ.  But discipleship, or stewardship, is more than financial giving; it is putting our faith into action by using the skills and talents God has given us.  Am I reflecting Christ’s light through my words and deeds, or hiding it…