St. Monica

St. Monica The Community of St. Monica Catholic Church is a Multi-Cultural Parish who faithfully worships God and proclaims the Gospel. Although St. Joseph Cathedral. St.

Monica was canonically established in 1956, the faith community had its origin more than a century ago when white Catholic settlers arrived with their slaves, who worshiped at St. In 1871, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened St. Monica School for the children of Black Catholics. Longing for more active participation in the spiritual and social opportunities of their faith, the Black Catholic

community was assigned Father Michael Lally in 1942. Monica became a mission parish the following year, worshipping in St. Monica Chapel. Finally on September 23, 1956, Archbishop John Floersh blessed a new church, whose debt of $186,000 Father Lally paid in full before he was transferred in 1960—a result of seventeen years of effective stewardship. For two decades St. Monica was called “Father Lally’s Church.” A convent in 1960 relieved the Sisters of a daily trip from Nazareth. The school was merged with St. Joseph School in 1966 but closed four years later. The Sisters then conducted religious education classes. At the parish’s silver jubilee in 1968, the church was renovated. The Sisters of Notre Dame began teaching in the parish school of religion in 1972. The parish experienced revitalization when it participated in RENEW 2000. Today with about 200 parishioners, St. Monica is a multicultural parish that faithfully worships God and proclaims the Gospel, both at services and through participation in movements to bring justice to the larger community.

Please join us for an amazing evening!
06/01/2026

Please join us for an amazing evening!

This May, we honor Mary, the Blessed Mother, a powerful symbol of hope and devotion.
05/17/2026

This May, we honor Mary, the Blessed Mother, a powerful symbol of hope and devotion.

Congratulations to Ms. Lisa Johnson and Mr. Raymond Harrison, who are the recipients of the 2026 Deacon James Turner and...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Lisa Johnson and Mr. Raymond Harrison, who are the recipients of the 2026 Deacon James Turner and Mrs. M Annette Turner Adult Leadership Award. The awards were presented at the 38th Annual African American Catholic Leadership Banquet.

05/13/2026

As we celebrate Our Lady of Fatima, read a collection of posts reflecting on this Marian devotion and how it is honored in our art.

The Mobile Unit of the Bread for Life Community Food Pantry St. Vincent De Paul will be in St. Monica's parking lot on t...
05/13/2026

The Mobile Unit of the Bread for Life Community Food Pantry St. Vincent De Paul will be in St. Monica's parking lot on the second Wednesday of each month beginning today, May 13th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

If you are a new client please bring your DL, SS #, household income, and proof of residency.

You can call 348-7270 for more information.

05/06/2026
We will not have Masses or Confessions on Tuesday, April 14th & Wednesday April 15th.
04/10/2026

We will not have Masses or Confessions on Tuesday, April 14th & Wednesday April 15th.

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407 S 3rd Street
Bardstown, KY
40004

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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+15023485250

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