Discover Central Kentucky's Captivating Stories
Delve into the fascinating history of Central Kentucky through our collection of stories and articles. Explore captivating tales of local legends, remarkable figures, and the history behind iconic landmarks.
A Beautiful View of Rohan Knob | A Father William De Rohan Story
On April 21st I set out to the Abbey of Gethsemani to get a photo of Rohan Knob for this post on Father William de Rohan.
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A Kentucky Altar with a Belgian Soul
Not every sacred site wears its history on its sleeve. Sometimes, the oldest relics of faith are hidden in plain sight.
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Cherokee Ed and the Circus That Stayed
I first heard about the 'circus that stayed' when I was eleven years old, visiting Anna V. Lesousky.
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Father Pike's Uphill Walk
How much does a person need, in monetary terms, to last them until the end of their life?
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Stephen Badin: First U.S. Priest & Apostle of Kentucky
Father Stephen Theodore Badin holds a unique place in American Catholic history as the first Catholic priest ordained in the United States.
READ NOW Guided by Mystery
The day started strange -- a snowfall had blanketed the area, catching even the locals by surprise. Then the GPS turned itself down.
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Hidden Parish with Royal Stories, Sacred Wood, and Whiskey Ties
Not every Kentucky church wears its story on its sleeve. Some live quietly in the folds of family memory and the patina of old wood.
READ NOW Holy Cross to Casey County: The Lost Trappist Monastery of 1805
Most people have heard of the Abbey of Gethsemani, but what's rarely told is the story of the first Trappist monks to step onto Kentucky soil.
READ NOW Holy Name of Mary -- Calvary, Kentucky
One of the oldest Catholic parishes in the entire state. Its story begins with a journey west in the late 1700s.
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Jacky Williams
My journey through the early years of my life was deeply influenced by a man named Jacky Williams -- sort of a mentor.
READ NOW John Hagan Station House
In Marion County, Kentucky, the John Hagan House stands as a living reminder of early community life, built in the late 1700s.
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Father Charles Nerinckx -- Apostle of Kentucky
Not every saint has a statue, and not every hero wore a sword. Some just had a Bible, a battered horse, and more grit than most men could muster.
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Not every piece of history has a marker. Some you just have to stumble upon -- like one of the smallest jails ever built.
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Saint Thomas Farm and Church Springhouse
A couple from Northern Kentucky told me that of all the places we visited, the springhouse is what spoke to him the most.
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On St. Thomas Farm in Nelson County, Kentucky, a modest springhouse stands as a steadfast relic of the early 19th century.
READ NOW Six Cents a Dozen
During a chance meeting at Burkmann Mills, a forgotten story from over forty years ago about political views and community life.
READ NOW So This Is Where God Put the West
John Wayne reportedly declared this phrase upon first viewing Monument Valley -- a landscape that would change Hollywood forever.
READ NOW St. Charles Catholic Church -- A Frontier Faith Story from 1786 to Today
Just off Highway 327, surrounded by fields and timeworn fences, sits St. Charles Catholic Church -- a little church that helped anchor Catholicism in Kentucky.
READ NOW St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairfield, Kentucky
Founded in 1792 alongside Kentucky's statehood, St. Michael's ranks among the earliest Catholic churches nationally.
READ NOW The 1925 Tornado and the Tale of Father Nerinckx's Cabin
The twister left nothing of the small cabin but a pair of elderly residents sitting unscathed in their rocking chairs amid the wreckage.
READ NOW The Builder on Horseback: The Charles Nerinckx Story
Not every hero wore a sword. Some just had a Bible, a battered horse, and more grit than most men could muster.
READ NOW The Great Church Heist of 1952
The Great Church Heist of 1952: Stolen Masterpieces from the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown.
READ NOW The Origin of Holy Cross Catholic Church
Nestled in Marion County, Holy Cross Catholic Church holds the distinction of being the first Catholic church in Kentucky.
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The Story of St. Rose Priory
Near Springfield in Washington County, a Gothic church stands on Loretto Road -- the home of the Dominican friars since 1806.
READ NOW Three Century's of Life: A Saint Mary's College Story
Nestled along Hardin's Creek in Marion County, Kentucky, Saint Mary's College operated for over 150 years as a pillar of Catholic education.
READ NOW To Praise, to Bless, to Preach | The Story of St. Rose Priory
Near Springfield in Washington County, a Gothic church stands on Loretto Road with a cemetery on the neighboring hill.
READ NOW Union Band Baptist Church: Two Centuries of Faith on the Rolling Fork
Drive along Highway 84 near Howardstown, Kentucky, and you'll come upon a quiet country church standing watch over generations.
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