St. Joseph
About St. Joseph
Founded in 1859, St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of Owensboro and serves as the diocesan Shrine of Mary. The parish is a vibrant bilingual community offering weekday Mass in English alongside Wednesday and Thursday evening Spanish Masses, and multiple English and Spanish celebrations each Sunday. Ministries include the St. Vincent Food Pantry, OCIA, and the Stained Glass Music Series of sacred concerts.
St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic parish in Bowling Green, Kentucky, part of the Diocese of Owensboro. The parish offers Mass 14 times per week, including Sunday at 6:30 AM and 8 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM and 2 PM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
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RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Joseph? ▼
St. Joseph Mass times: Sunday at 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Joseph? ▼
St. Joseph confession times: Tuesday 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM; Thursday 5 PM - 6 PM; Saturday 2 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Joseph have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM.
Where is St. Joseph located? ▼
St. Joseph is located at 434 Church Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Joseph have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 7:30 AM - 12 PM.
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