The Basilica took up a second collection at our weekend Masses on Dec. 25 & 26 to assist the Diocese of Owensboro following the catastrophic tornadoes there on Dec. 10-11.
Bishop Stika spoke with Bishop William F. Medley concerning the loss of life and property in a number of communities located in the Diocese of Owensboro. "I assured him of the prayers of the good people of the Diocese of Knoxville," Bishop Stika said. "I know of at least two churches in his diocese that were greatly damaged and perhaps others as well." The Diocese of Owensboro is in the Province of Louisville which also includes the Diocese of Knoxville.