"We must find at least 25 healthy people who are not considered vulnerable to serve as Hospitality Ministers at the masses. We will need between 6 and 8 for each mass to facilitate the protocols that must be in place and to retain order in social distancing and regimenting the attendees for communion, entering and exiting the church building." (click above to read more)

"Masses will begin the weekend of May 30 and 31. Saturday, 4pm Mass in English, Sunday 10am Mass in English, and Wednesday 5pm Mass in English which will be the Sunday Mass and homily offered again. Spanish Masses will be celebrated Sunday 12:45pm and 7:00pm." (click above to read more)

The Bishop of Lexington has issued directives regarding any public masses in our diocese. Read more here to learn about our response to the public health situation and keeping each other safe as restrictions are eased.

Father Richard: "I have many things to report to you to keep our communication up to date and transparent." (click above to read more)

On Friday, May 1st, at 3pm, as the United States bishops and the Canadian Bishops renew the consecration of their countries to our Blessed Mother, we will broadcast on Facebook and through the live Facebook feed on our parish website a special May Devotion from the Our Lady of Guadalupe altar of our church building . . . On Sunday, May 10th, we will broadcast our usual 10am Sunday Mass from the living room of Brossart House, and at 12 noon we will broadcast on Facebook and on the live Facebook feed on our parish website another May Devotion to celebrate Mother’s Day from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Altar in our church building.

Please be advised that Fr. Richard would never send a personal email asking anyone for money, gift cards, or anything else. (click above to read more)

During these challenging times, my prayer is constantly that health of spirit, mind and body, safety, and grace accompany us, those we love, the most vulnerable, and, indeed, every person as we face this awful pandemic. At 3pm on Sunday, we will live stream the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in English and Spanish from our sanctuary with the Blessed Sacrament exposed and impart a special blessing with the Blessed Sacrament. (read more by clicking above)

Inside is not what you would expect to see on Good Friday: empty pews, no choir, deserted palm branches and no one behind the pulpit, but one candle stands out, even without a flame. "As the candle is consumed by the flames, so will the virus symbol at the the top, and the year, and all that will be left is the victorious cross."

We wash feet in so many ways. We wash feet because it is an expression of our Easter faith. We share our financial resources as an expression of our Easter faith. We share our financial resources because we believe that Historic Saint Paul Parish with her ministries is important enough to us that we want it to remain as the heart of Jesus in downtown Lexington. (read more by clicking above)

"With Holy Week nearly upon us, I, together with our Communication Ministry, would like to offer you the following ways to enhance your journey through these sacred days." (click above to read more)

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)