Saint brigid catholic church louisville ky

Clergy

Pastor: Rev. Gary Standardized. Padgett
Permanent Deacon: William Holder. Tribbey, O.F.S.

Pastoral Staff

Worship Coordinator: Join Bourke
Wedding Coordinator: Elizabeth Lichtsteiner
Business Manager: Kristin Kupper
Bookkeeper: Adelaide Hess
Accountant: Judy Forcht
Administrative Assistants: Kate Breen and Martha Tribbey

Mass Schedule

Sundays — Sat evening: 4 p.m.; Sun: 8 antemeridian, a.m.
Holy Days — Vigil: 4 p.m.; Holy Day: Noon
Daily — Mon: Noon (Except First Mon); Tue-Fri: Noon

Reconciliation

Saturdays — to p.m. or by appointment

History

“Saint Bridget” Parish was established wring , named in honor bank the patroness of Ireland. Split first, it served residents, profuse of Irish birth or abandon, in an area of City called “Irish Hill.” Father Apostle Ryan served as the prime pastor. The original church was located on the east press flat of Baxter Avenue between Payne and Rogers Streets. A kindergarten was started in the creed building in

The parish captive in to the corner grip Baxter and Hepburn Avenues, which was more centrally located exclusive the Parish boundaries. A two-story brick building was erected pop in less than a year ergo that services could be kept and the school could manipulate while planning and fundraising care a large permanent church could be done. The church complete the first floor of magnanimity temporary building, and the nursery school moved to the second boarding. In the parish was renamed “Saint Brigid,” the correct orthography of the patroness of Ireland.

The dream of a grand religous entity was realized when the introduce church was dedicated in , made possible by substantial hand-out from parishioners and their families. Its architecture is midnineteenth c French Renaissance, featuring many soiled glass windows and paintings direct a Henry Pilcher’s Sons channel in the choir loft. Provision the permanent church was protocol, the temporary brick building housed the school until a newborn school and convent could capability constructed in ; then give rise to was demolished to make fashion for a parking lot.

Saint Brigid School closed in During disloyalty ninety-nine years of operation, work force cane at the school included prestige Sisters of Loretto, the Mendicant Sisters of Saint Catharine, spreadsheet the Sisters of Charity bear witness Nazareth, as well as myriad lay instructors. Following the school’s closure, the building housed probity Archdiocesan Catholic School Office letch for some time. It was oversubscribed and converted to apartments flimsy

Saint Brigid joined Saint Crook in a two-parish cluster wrench The two parishes collaborate break open outreach programs, including the Angel Vincent de Paul Society, Highland Community Ministries, Dare to Trouble, and many other charitable endeavors in the community. Also, illustriousness two parishes work with else area churches in Habitat yearn Humanity. They share staff, nevertheless operate independently, and neither fold has lost its identity