How to Contact or Navigate the Diocese of Owensboro Website

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The Diocese of Owensboro website (owensborodiocese.org) is the central online hub for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky, which serves 78 parishes plus numerous schools and institutions in western Kentucky under Bishop William F. Medley. Use it to reach diocesan offices, follow news such as priest assignments, and access ministry and school information. Because contact details and office listings can change, verify any specific phone number, email, or staff name on the official page before relying on it.

What the Site Covers

The homepage surfaces several recurring sections and announcements. Based on the site's own content, these include:

  • Migration Mass — a diocesan liturgy tied to migrant and Hispanic/Latino ministry
  • Disciples Response Fund — the diocesan fundraising and giving appeal
  • Catholic Schools — information on schools within the diocese
  • Safe Environment — the diocese's program for protecting children and vulnerable persons
  • News and assignments — for example, "Additional Priest Assignments for Fall 2026" appears as a dated announcement

The site also links to a Plan Pastoral Diocesano para el Ministerio Hispano / Latino, indicating Spanish-language pastoral planning resources are hosted there.

Finding Contact Information

The site is organized as a hub for diocesan offices and ministries rather than a single contact page. To reach a specific office:

  1. Start at the homepage and look for a menu or footer link labeled for offices, departments, or contact.
  2. Open the page for the office or ministry you need (for example, Catholic Schools or Safe Environment).
  3. Look for a phone number, email, or staff listing on that page.
  4. If a general diocesan contact is listed, use it to ask to be routed to the correct department.

Expected result: you reach either a direct contact for the relevant office or a general diocesan line that can forward your request. Common snag: individual staff contacts are not always published, so a general office contact may be the fastest route.

Following News and Priest Assignments

Priest assignments and other updates are posted as dated news items on the site. The homepage excerpt shows an entry titled "Additional Priest Assignments for Fall 2026" dated August 31, 2026. To track these:

  • Check the homepage or a news/announcements section regularly.
  • Open the full item to read the assignment details rather than relying on the headline.

Since assignments are time-sensitive, confirm the current listing on the site rather than assuming an older post still reflects the latest appointments.

Reaching Parishes, Schools, and Institutions

The diocese serves 78 parishes and multiple schools and institutions across western Kentucky. If you are looking for a specific parish or school:

  1. Use the site's parish or school directory if one is provided.
  2. Select the location or name you need.
  3. Use the individual parish or school's own contact details for Mass times, enrollment, or local questions.

The diocesan site is the starting point; individual parishes and schools typically handle their own scheduling and inquiries.

Practical Notes

  • The site is in English, with some Spanish-language resources such as the Hispanic/Latino pastoral plan.
  • No pricing or login requirements are stated in the available site information, so do not assume any section is free of registration or cost without checking the specific page.
  • For anything official — sacramental records, employment, safe environment reporting — verify the correct office and current contact method directly on the site.