About Holy Family · Ashland, Kentucky
Holy Family Catholic Church in Ashland, Kentucky, is a parish established in 1860, serving the local community with a mission rooted in Catholic teachings, spiritual growth, and outreach. It offers multiple Mass times in English and Spanish, sacramental services, and active ministries for all ages. The parish is part of the Diocese of Lexington and is led by Pastor V. Rev. D. Andrew Canon Garner, KHS. It emphasizes an open, family-like atmosphere and supports education through scholarships for students in its Catholic high school.
- Established
- 1860
- Patron
- St. Lawrence
- Rector
- V. Rev. D. Andrew Canon Garner, KHS
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lexington
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, family-oriented community that offers spiritual growth, active ministries, and outreach programs to meet both physical and spiritual needs. The parish supports education through scholarships and provides sacraments, Mass in multiple languages, and opportunities for faith formation for all ages.
Mass times at Holy Family
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesdays 9:00 am-4:00 pm
About Us
Holy Family Parish, in union with the Roman Catholic Church, has a primary mission to help by word and deed to spread God's teachings of love and eternal salvation. This mission requires that we maintain a community of faith and worship which provides spiritual needs and growth; an open family atmosphere for members and non-members; and outreach programs to respond to physical and spiritual needs of the parish community.
Parish History
Holy Family Parish was established in 1860 by Bishop George Aloysius Carrell of Covington. It joined the Diocese of Lexington in 1988. The parish has a long-standing tradition of worship and community service, with a documented timeline available on its website.
Sacraments
The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Reconciliation
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- Anointing of the Sick