About Our Savior · Covington, Kentucky
Our Savior is a historic Catholic parish in Covington, Kentucky, rooted in the East Side neighborhood and founded in 1943 by the Diocese of Covington to serve African American Catholics during the era of segregation. Today it remains a small but culturally significant Eucharistic community, offering Sunday Mass and preserving a rich legacy of faith, education, and civil-rights witness in Northern Kentucky.
- Established
- 1943
- Patron
- Our Savior (Jesus Christ)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Covington
Why belong here
A welcoming parish with deep historical roots, Our Savior is ideal for those drawn to a close-knit community that honors African American Catholic heritage while celebrating the Eucharist together.
Mass times at Our Savior
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment
History and Heritage
Our Savior stands as a landmark of African American Catholic life in Northern Kentucky, founded in 1943 by Bishop Francis Howard and sustained by the Sisters of Divine Providence.
- Founded in 1943 during segregation
- First Black Catholic school in Northern Kentucky
- 2025 Kentucky Historical Society marker dedication
Worship and Sacraments
The parish gathers for Sunday Mass and offers confession by appointment.
- Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM
- Confession by appointment
Community and Ministries
Our Savior preserves its heritage through historical projects and parish life collaboration.
- Heritage and oral-history ministry
- Parish Life Collaborator leadership
- Community historical marker advocacy