Catholics across the Diocese of Lexington can still support their parishes by giving online. For the full listing of parishes and missions with links for online giving, visit: www.cdlex.org/give-to-your-local-parish (read more by clicking above)

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and instructions issued by the Vatican, there may arise conditions under which Catholics in the Diocese of Lexington may receive general absolution, obtain forgiveness of sins through perfect contrition or obtain a plenary indulgence granted to those suffering from COVID-19. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., outlined these conditions in a letter all priests in the diocese on March 25. (click above to read more)

Father Richard provides information to schedule the Sacrament of Reconciliation and accessing upcoming Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter Masses. (click above to read more)

The Catholic Diocese of Lexington will stream its Chrism Mass on the Tuesday of Holy Week, April 7, at 10 a.m. While the suspension of public Masses remains in force across the diocese, Catholics are encouraged to follow the Facebook Live broadcast of this diocesan event, courtesy of Lexington’s Cathedral of Christ the King: www.facebook.com/pg/ctklexky/videos. As the Church also approaches Triduum, the holiest days of the year leading into Easter Sunday, Catholics are encouraged to pray along at home, following either the livestream from Christ the King or their own local parish.

Click above for the most up to date parish information regarding our response to COVID-19.

As we navigate through the uncharted waters of our new reality, I write to keep you informed regarding decisions made in order for us to minister well and be good citizens, too. After listening to the Governor’s guidelines offered to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, and after consultation with appropriate staff, Historic St. Paul Parish has adopted the following Funeral Guidelines that are in effect immediately and until further notice: (continue reading by clicking above)

Trusting in the incredible love of God for us even in the most difficult and challenging times, the Church continuously offers Mass for the intentions of the People of God and the world. (read more)

-- IMPORTANT -- There is a fraudulent email making the rounds by someone claiming to be Fr. Richard asking for money/gift cards/ etc. Fr. Richard would never solicit from anyone in this way. The email is not from Fr. Richard. -- JR Zerkowski, Communication Director

Hearing the outcry of the medical community and wanting to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, all public masses in the Diocese of Lexington will be suspended as of tomorrow, March 17, until further notice. (read more here)

"While we are rightfully concerned about ourselves and our needs and should take every precaution to guard against infecting others and becoming infected, it is our responsibility to be "Living Water" to the most vulnerable among us. Jesus meets us at the well of our pantries and checkbooks and asks us for a drink of water; the Gospel I read this weekend is made real when we respond to Jesus as he comes to us today in those who need us." (read more here)

Please consider making your offering online this week. We are dependent upon your continued stewardship during these difficult and challenging times.

Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., has mandated that parishes and missions in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington cancel religious education classes until Kentucky schools reopen. Combined with his dispensation of all Catholics in the diocese from their Sunday Mass obligation, the move is intended to cut down on large gatherings of people as Kentucky faces the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we strive to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, measures to reduce attendance are an act of Christian charity toward others, especially the sick and elderly. This public health emergency calls on all of us to live out our belief in safeguarding and promoting the common good.” For reliable and up-to-date information on this rapidly changing situation, visit www.kycovid19.ky.gov or call 1-800-222-5725. For additional diocesan resources, visit: www.cdlex.org/diocese-of-lexington-epidemic-response (haga clic para español)

Update (03/12/2020 3:00 PM) Click for detailed info.

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and with particular concern for vulnerable people, Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., has granted a dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics in the Diocese of Lexington for the weekend of March 14-15. Weekend Masses will still be celebrated, but Catholics are not obligated to attend.

We estimate we have reached 13% of our goal. Join our census effort now and connect with us by clicking above.

With Governor Beshear's Declaration of Emergency, the Diocese of Lexington puts into effect our epidemic response plan, effective immediately. Read about these measures for our parishes, offices, and schools by clicking above.

We heard your feedback that communication needs to be improved within our Parish. Our first step in improving communication is to find out how best to reach you and what forms of communication you prefer. In order to obtain this information our Parish Council has developed a 2020 Census form. We will be using information collected from the census to build a new Parish database. Because this is a new database all households will be required to respond to the census. Start your household registration here.