Saint Stephen Cathedral
Owensboro KY
42301
Who we are
St. Stephen Cathedral, established in 1839, was the first parish in the city of Owensboro. The present church was built in 1924 and remains the largest Catholic Church and parish in the city. Membership is approximately 600 households
Today, St Stephen Cathedral is a vibrant parish serving the spiritual needs of its families with Most Reverend William F. Medley as Bishop and Reverend Jerry Riney as pastor.
We are a blessed parish indeed!
Today, St Stephen Cathedral is a vibrant parish serving the spiritual needs of its families with Most Reverend William F. Medley as Bishop and Reverend Jerry Riney as pastor.
We are a blessed parish indeed!
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Fr. Jerry Riney
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
270-683-3621
Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
M. Beni Howell
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Fax:
270-683-3621
Admin Email:
Click here to contact M. Beni Howell
Saint Stephen Cathedral Mass Times
Saint Stephen Cathedral
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:05PM
Saturday: 9:00AM and 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Holy Days: 7:00AM and 12NOON
Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore St)
Sunday: 10:00AM (Holy Days: 6:00PM)
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Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:05PM
Saturday: 9:00AM and 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Holy Days: 7:00AM and 12NOON
Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore St)
Sunday: 10:00AM (Holy Days: 6:00PM)
It's been more than 4 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Saint Stephen Cathedral History
St. Stephen Cathedral, established in 1839, was the first parish in the city of Owensboro. The present church was built in 1924. Membership is approximately 615 households.
A Brief History of St Stephen Cathedral
1822-1839 – The mission years. Mission priests celebrated Mass in the homes of the early settlers in Daviess County
1839 – The first St. Stephen Church was built at Second and Cedar Streets. Reverend John C. Wathen was appointed pastor of the new church.
1849 – The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened St. Francis Academy, the first school in Daviess County
1856 – A second and larger St. Stephen Church was built at the same location.
1924 – 1926 – The third St. Stephen Church was built at 610 Locust Street. The artisans who designed the church were foreseeing that one day our church would be called “Cathedral.”
1937 – Pope Pius XI created the Diocese of Owensboro.
1938 – Pope Pius XI designated Most Reverend Francis R. Cotton as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, and St. Stephen Church as his Cathedral.
1938 – Reverend Anthony Higdon was the first priest to be ordained from St. Stephen Cathedral.
1939 – We celebrated 100 years as a parish and the first parish school was opened at 7th and Frederica Streets for grades 1-5.
1947 – Blessed Sacrament Chapel established as a mission church.
1951 – Owensboro Catholic High School opened.
1962 – A new St. Stephen Cathedral parish school opened at 600 Locust Street.
1989 – Owensboro parochial schools consolidated; St. Angela Merici became the designated school for our parish children and St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool opened.
1989 – We celebrated 150 years as a parish!
2004 – St. Stephen Cathedral parish held its first annual Parish Picnic. The first Capital Campaign “Preservation for the Next Generation” was opened to renew and refurbish the parish facilities.
2011 – Work continues on plans for the interior renovation of the Cathedral.
2012 – The newly renovated Cathedral was re-opened and the new altar dedicated on November 18, 2012.
Today, St Stephen Cathedral is a vibrant parish serving the spiritual needs of its families with Most Reverend William F. Medley as Bishop and Reverend Jerry Riney as pastor.
A Brief History of St Stephen Cathedral
1822-1839 – The mission years. Mission priests celebrated Mass in the homes of the early settlers in Daviess County
1839 – The first St. Stephen Church was built at Second and Cedar Streets. Reverend John C. Wathen was appointed pastor of the new church.
1849 – The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened St. Francis Academy, the first school in Daviess County
1856 – A second and larger St. Stephen Church was built at the same location.
1924 – 1926 – The third St. Stephen Church was built at 610 Locust Street. The artisans who designed the church were foreseeing that one day our church would be called “Cathedral.”
1937 – Pope Pius XI created the Diocese of Owensboro.
1938 – Pope Pius XI designated Most Reverend Francis R. Cotton as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, and St. Stephen Church as his Cathedral.
1939 – We celebrated 100 years as a parish and the first parish school was opened at 7th and Frederica Streets for grades 1-5.
1947 – Blessed Sacrament Chapel established as a mission church.
1951 – Owensboro Catholic High School opened.
1962 – A new St. Stephen Cathedral parish school opened at 600 Locust Street.
1989 – Owensboro parochial schools consolidated; St. Angela Merici became the designated school for our parish children and St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool opened.
1989 – We celebrated 150 years as a parish!
2004 – St. Stephen Cathedral parish held its first annual Parish Picnic. The first Capital Campaign “Preservation for the Next Generation” was opened to renew and refurbish the parish facilities.
2011 – Work continues on plans for the interior renovation of the Cathedral.
Today, St Stephen Cathedral is a vibrant parish serving the spiritual needs of its families with Most Reverend William F. Medley as Bishop and Reverend Jerry Riney as pastor.
"The true church lives and moves and has its being in prayer."Leonard Ravenhill
Saint Stephen Cathedral listing was last updated on the 9th of May, 2019
