About Ascension · Louisville, Kentucky
Ascension Parish in Louisville, Kentucky, is a vibrant Catholic community centered on worship, faith formation, and service. It offers regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries for all ages, including religious education for youth and children’s liturgy during Sunday Mass. The parish is active in outreach, stewardship, and spiritual renewal, with a strong emphasis on prayer, adoration, and community involvement. It serves as a spiritual home for families and individuals seeking a deeper Catholic life.
- Rector
- Fr. Matthew
Why belong here
Join Ascension to be part of a community that values prayer, sacraments, and service. Engage in ministries like religious education, liturgical roles, and parish outreach. Experience faith formation for children and youth, and participate in weekly Masses, adoration, and rosary gatherings that foster spiritual growth and connection.
Mass times at Ascension
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays: 3:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 7:00 PM or by appointment
Adoration times
- Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 PM
- 1st Friday of the Month: 3:00-5:00 PM
Worship
Ascension offers daily Mass, weekend Masses, and special liturgies. Rosary is prayed before weekend Masses and at 7:45 AM on weekdays. Adoration is held Wednesdays and the first Friday of each month.
Ministries
The parish invites participation in liturgical ministries including Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Sacristan, Altar Server, Lector, Hospitality Minister, and Streaming Minister.
Faith Formation
Religious Education is offered Sundays at 9:30–10:30 AM for youth. Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is available during 10:30 AM Sunday Mass for ages 4–7 (or through 2nd grade until First Communion).
Sacraments
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick are available. Baptism requires parent/guardian attendance at a preparation session.