About Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church · Williamsburg, Kentucky
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 76 W. Sycamore St. in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serving the small mountain community of Whitley County in the southeastern Appalachian foothills. It is part of the Diocese of Lexington's Mountain West Deanery and is closely linked with St. Boniface Mission in nearby Jellico, Tennessee. The parish offers Sunday and weekday Masses, regular confession, First Friday adoration, and a devotional life rooted in Marian spirituality under the title of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- Rector
- Rev. Mariya Doss, MSSCC
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lexington
Why belong here
Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers a faithful, welcoming Catholic community in the Appalachian foothills, with Sunday Mass, weekday evening liturgies (Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM), regular confession before Mass, and a First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. The parish is closely tied to St. Boniface Mission in Jellico, Tennessee, and to the broader Mountain West Deanery of the Diocese of Lexington, giving parishioners access to regional Catholic life while keeping a small, personal parish feel.
Mass times at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:30–9:00 AM
- Tuesday 5:00–5:30 PM
- Thursday 5:00–5:30 PM
Adoration times
- First Friday of the month at 6:00 PM
About the Parish
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is a small Roman Catholic parish serving Williamsburg, Kentucky, and the surrounding Whitley County community in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Kentucky. The parish is part of the Diocese of Lexington and is grouped with St. Boniface Mission in nearby Jellico, Tennessee, sharing pastoral coverage within the Mountain West Deanery.
- Location: 76 W. Sycamore St., Williamsburg, KY 40769
- Diocese of Lexington – Mountain West Deanery
- Affiliated mission: St. Boniface Mission, Jellico, TN
Clergy and Staff
The parish is currently led by Rev. Mariya Doss, MSSCC, who serves as Pastor. The Diocese of Lexington Parish Finder lists him as Pastor for Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Earlier diocesan/directory listings show Rev. M. Mariasalethu Jesuraj, HGN, as Parish Priest.
- Rev. Mariya Doss, MSSCC – Pastor (current)
- Rev. M. Mariasalethu Jesuraj, HGN – former Parish Priest
Sacramental Schedule
Confessions are heard before Sunday Mass and before the Tuesday and Thursday evening Masses. First Friday evenings feature Eucharistic Adoration following Mass.
- Confession: Sunday 8:30–9:00 AM
- Confession: Tuesday 5:00–5:30 PM
- Confession: Thursday 5:00–5:30 PM
- Adoration: First Friday at 6:00 PM
Devotions and Patron
The parish takes its name from the popular Marian devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, whose feast is celebrated on June 27. Friday devotions center on Our Lady, including a morning Rosary and a special First Friday Mass with extended Eucharistic Adoration.
- Patron: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- Feast Day: June 27
- First Friday Mass with adoration
- Friday morning Rosary
Diocese and Deanery
Our Lady of Perpetual Help belongs to the Diocese of Lexington, which covers 50 counties of central and eastern Kentucky, and to the Mountain West Deanery. The deanery includes parishes such as Sacred Heart (Corbin), St. William (London), St. Mildred (Somerset), and Our Lady of Mt. Vernon (Mount Vernon), with Rev. Damian Anumba, MSSCC, serving as Dean.
- Diocese of Lexington
- Mountain West Deanery
- Dean: Rev. Damian Anumba, MSSCC
Visiting the Parish
The church is located at 76 W. Sycamore St. in Williamsburg, Kentucky (mailing address P.O. Box 330, Williamsburg, KY 40769). The parish phone line is (606) 549-2156. Visitors are warmly welcomed, and confessions are available before each Mass.
- Address: 76 W. Sycamore St., Williamsburg, KY 40769
- Mailing: P.O. Box 330, Williamsburg, KY 40769
- Phone: (606) 549-2156
Connect Online
The parish maintains a presence through its diocesan-hosted website and an official Facebook page, where news, schedules, and contact information are shared.
- Website: http://williamsburg.cdlex.org/
- Facebook: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. M. Mariasalethu Jesuraj, HGN
Listed as Parish Priest in earlier diocesan/directory listings.
- Rev. Mariya Doss, MSSCC
Currently listed as Pastor in the Diocese of Lexington Parish Finder and 2023 diocesan directory.