Which Parishes, Schools, and Institutions Are Part of the Diocese of Owensboro?

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The Diocese of Owensboro serves 78 parishes along with numerous schools and institutions across western Kentucky. It is led by Bishop William F. Medley, who was ordained to the episcopacy in 2010. If you are trying to find a specific parish, school, or diocesan institution, the diocese's official website (owensborodiocese.org) is the starting point — though the site organizes this information across several sections rather than in one master list.

What the Diocese Covers

The Diocese of Owensboro is a Roman Catholic diocese based in Owensboro, Kentucky. Its stated scope includes:

  • 78 parishes — the individual worship communities spread across the region
  • Numerous schools — Catholic educational institutions affiliated with the diocese
  • Other institutions — additional diocesan-affiliated organizations and ministries

This means the diocese is not a single church or a single school system, but a regional network. If you are looking for a Mass time, a school enrollment contact, or a diocesan office, you are looking for one node within that network.

How to Locate a Specific Parish or School

The homepage surfaces several recurring sections that point toward different parts of the diocese's work:

Section on site What it points to
Migration Mass Liturgical events tied to the diocese's Hispanic/Latino ministry
Disciples Response Fund Diocesan-wide fundraising and giving
Catholic Schools The diocese's school network
Safe Environment Diocesan compliance and protection programs

For a specific parish or school, the practical path is to use the site's navigation to reach the relevant section — for example, the Catholic Schools area for school information, or the parish-finding tools for a local church. Because the site's homepage headings emphasize ministry areas rather than a single directory, expect to click through one or two levels rather than finding everything on the landing page.

What to Keep in Mind

  • The 78-parish figure is the diocese's own count — individual parishes may have their own websites or contact pages that are more current than a diocesan listing.
  • Assignments and staffing change. The site has carried notices such as "Additional Priest Assignments for Fall 2026," which indicates that clergy assignments are updated periodically. If you need to confirm who serves a particular parish, check the most recent notice rather than an older directory entry.
  • The site is in English (en-US) but includes Spanish-language content, such as the Plan Pastoral Diocesano para el Ministerio Hispano / Latino, reflecting the diocese's Hispanic/Latino ministry.

Bottom Line

The Diocese of Owensboro covers 78 parishes plus numerous schools and institutions throughout western Kentucky. To find a specific one, start at owensborodiocese.org and navigate to the Catholic Schools section for schools or the parish-related pages for local churches — and verify time-sensitive details like priest assignments against the latest diocesan notices.