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.

06/17/2026

St. Monica Parish Family offer our prayers and condolences to Joseph "Tut" Douglas and his family as they prepare to lay his nephew Carl Douglas to rest. Carl passed away early this morning. Funeral arrangements are pending.

May his soul rest in the eternal light of God and may his family be comforted.

06/17/2026
Representatives from Holy Rosary will be at our 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday June 28 to sell raffle tickets for their upcomi...
06/17/2026

Representatives from Holy Rosary will be at our 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday June 28 to sell raffle tickets for their upcoming Annual Homecoming Picnic.

These glasses were found today in our parking lot near the curb close to the baseball field. Please contact the office ...
06/11/2026

These glasses were found today in our parking lot near the curb close to the baseball field.

Please contact the office to claim them.

Office hours: 10am to 2pm M-F
502-348-5250

The following was taken from the NBCC June 2026 Newsletterhttps://nbccongress.org/CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEARTThe ...
06/11/2026

The following was taken from the NBCC June 2026 Newsletter
https://nbccongress.org/

CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART
The Meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre

What does the title "Sacred Heart of Jesus" truly mean, and why should we rejoice as our nation is consecrated to it? Archbishop Fabre offers a reflection on the heart of Christ as the center of His person, the symbol of His love, and a sign of His full humanity united to His divine nature.

He points to the familiar image of the Sacred Heart found in so many Catholic homes, hanging in the kitchen or near the front door, as a reminder that Jesus's love is always near. The consecration is an invitation to relationship and friendship with Jesus, whose heart burns with love for us, especially for those who feel tired, divided, or lonely, and for those carrying wounds in their marriages, families, finances, health, or struggles with addiction.

Learn more about the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at usccb.org/weholdthesetruths.

https://youtu.be/9B4XMBCk6oc?si=gjjlOWMA7Y4jaSRN

What does the title "Sacred Heart of Jesus" truly mean, and why should we rejoice as our nation is consecrated to it? Archbishop Fabre offers a reflection on...

06/11/2026

Celebrating the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Check out the NBCC June 2026 Newsletter for more news and events. https://conta.cc/4v8aboA

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Bardstown, KY
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Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
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