About Christ the King · Andalusia, Alabama
Christ the King Catholic Parish is a small Roman Catholic parish serving Andalusia and Covington County in south Alabama. The parish is a mission-style community within the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mobile, currently shepherded by Rev. Bieu Nguyen, with daily Mass offered several days each week and a weekly schedule that includes Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration followed by Mass. Located on Sanford Road just east of 3-Notch Street, Christ the King is best known for its intimate size, faithful liturgy, and active St. Vincent de Paul chapter that ministers to neighbors in need throughout the surrounding rural community.
- Patron
- Christ the King (Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)
- Rector
- Rev. Bieu Nguyen
- Diocese
- Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mobile
Why belong here
Christ the King welcomes visitors to a close-knit Catholic community where the Eucharist is at the center of parish life. Weekly Mass is offered on Sunday morning as well as Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, Friday midday, and on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, with Tuesday Adoration and the Rosary before Sunday Mass helping parishioners deepen prayer. The parish also reaches beyond its doors through its active St. Vincent de Paul chapter, which provides direct aid — including food pantry and utility assistance — to residents of Covington County on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
Mass times at Christ the King
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 10:45 AM – 11:05 AM (about 30 minutes before Mass)
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (followed by Mass)
Christ the King Parish — Overview
Christ the King Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Andalusia, Alabama, in the southern part of the state. The parish is part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mobile, and the current pastor is Rev. Bieu Nguyen. The parish's mailing and physical address is 508 Sanford Road, Andalusia, Alabama 36420, and the parish office can be reached at (334) 222-4808. Parish announcements can be submitted to [email protected].
Mission Statement
According to the parish's own published statement, Christ the King is "a diverse community of Christians who strive to live their lives through the teachings of the Catholic Church." The parish challenges itself and others to be more Christ-like through the sacramental life centering on the Eucharist, and through prayer, mutual support, and outreach. The community exists "to love and serve our Lord Jesus Christ and all those embraced by God's love."
Parish Life & Sacraments
The parish website's "Parish Life" page highlights the sacraments celebrated in the community each year, including 2025 First Holy Communion for Granger, Olivia, and Everett, and 2025 Confirmation for Father, Jade, and Vania, officiated by the Archbishop of Mobile. This section reflects a small parish where sacramental milestones are recognized personally and publicly.
St. Vincent de Paul Outreach
A defining ministry of Christ the King is its St. Vincent de Paul chapter, which runs the parish's direct-aid assistance program for Covington County. Volunteers staff a walk-in office (no appointments) on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 9:00 to 11:30 AM, providing help with food, clothing, school clothing, household items, and other needs, and where possible financial assistance for medicine and utility bills. Food pantry assistance remains available, and rent assistance requires a legal lease agreement. The chapter is part of Catholic Social Services' broader network of direct-aid programs across the Archdiocese of Mobile.
- Office hours: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (walk-in only)
- Food pantry assistance
- Utility assistance (past-due or pre-paid bills only, in client's name)
- Rent assistance with legal lease agreement
- Clothing, household items, and medicine support
Location & Directions
The parish sits on Sanford Road on the east side of Andalusia, easily reached from the town's main east–west corridor. From 3-Notch Street, head east on Sanford Road; the church will be on the right.
- 508 Sanford Road, Andalusia, AL 36420
- From 3-Notch St., head east on Sanford Road — church on the right
- Diocese: Archdiocese of Mobile
Contact & Stay Connected
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, email the parish announcements inbox, or follow the parish on Facebook for news and updates. The website itself is a Wix-built site also reachable via the custom domain ctkandalusia.com.
- Phone: (334) 222-4808
- Announcements email: [email protected]
- Facebook: facebook.com/ChristtheKingAndalusia
- Website: ctkandalusia.wixsite.com/christ-the-king-cath (also ctkandalusia.com)