About St. Francis Borgia · Sturgis, Kentucky
St. Francis Borgia Parish is a small Roman Catholic parish serving the city of Sturgis in western Kentucky, within the Diocese of Owensboro. It is named after St. Francis Borgia, the 16th-century Jesuit saint and Duke of Gandía, and is part of a Tri-Parish cluster along with St. Ambrose Parish in Henshaw/Morganfield and St. William of Vercelli Parish in Marion — the three share a single pastor. The parish offers Sunday and weekday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays, the Rosary before Sunday Mass, and a First Saturday Mass tradition connected to the Fatima devotions, serving a tight-knit Catholic community of roughly 74 families.
- Patron
- St. Francis Borgia (16th-century Jesuit saint, Duke of Gandía)
- Rector
- Rev. Jojy Joseph
- Diocese
- Diocese of Owensboro
Why belong here
St. Francis Borgia offers the full rhythm of Catholic life in a small, family-sized setting: a Sunday Mass preceded by the Rosary at 8:35 a.m., weekday morning Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays, Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays, and a First Saturday Mass in the Fatima tradition. As part of a Tri-Parish cluster with St. Ambrose and St. William of Vercelli, parishioners share clergy and community life across western Kentucky, making it easy to belong, serve, and grow in faith together. It is a welcoming parish rooted in the Diocese of Owensboro and devoted to the patron saint of perseverance, St. Francis Borgia.
Mass times at St. Francis Borgia
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM (before Mass)
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Friday 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (First Fridays)
- By appointment
Parish Identity and Patron
St. Francis Borgia Parish takes its name from St. Francis Borgia, the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit saint and Duke of Gandía, whose feast day is celebrated in early October. The parish carries his spirit of perseverance and prayer into a small-town western Kentucky setting, offering the faithful an intimate setting for the celebration of the sacraments.
- Patron: St. Francis Borgia, SJ
- Feast day: October 3 / October 10
- Diocese: Owensboro
- Deanery: Central
Clergy and Pastoral Staff
St. Francis Borgia Parish is currently served by Rev. Jojy Joseph as pastor, shared with the Tri-Parish cluster of St. Ambrose and St. William of Vercelli. Earlier directories list Rev. Greg Trawick as pastor and Sr. Alicia Coomes, OSU (Ursuline Sister) as pastoral associate. Karen Thomas has served as Director of Religious Education, with Michele Williams as Parish Council chairperson.
- Pastor: Rev. Jojy Joseph
- Pastoral Associate: Sr. Alicia Coomes, OSU
- DRE: Karen Thomas
- Parish Council Chair: Michele Williams
- Former pastor: Rev. Greg Trawick
Tri-Parish Cluster
St. Francis Borgia, together with St. Ambrose Parish in Henshaw/Morganfield and St. William of Vercelli Parish in Marion, forms a Tri-Parish cluster that shares a single priest and coordinates many activities across the three communities. Weekly bulletins listing Mass and service schedules for all three parishes can be found on the St. Francis Borgia website (stfrancisborgiasturgis.org/bulletins) and on the St. Ambrose Facebook page.
- St. Ambrose Parish, Henshaw/Morganfield
- St. William of Vercelli Parish, Marion
- Shared pastor and coordinated bulletins
Religious Education and Faith Formation
The parish operates a Religious Education program for children and families, with formation opportunities across age groups. Karen Thomas has been listed as Director of Religious Education. The parish participates in the Diocese of Owensboro's wider formation offerings, preparing children for First Communion and Confirmation and supporting adult faith formation.
- Children's Religious Education (CCD)
- Sacramental preparation (First Communion, Confirmation)
- Adult formation opportunities
Sacraments
Standard Catholic sacraments are celebrated at St. Francis Borgia, including Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and Reconciliation. Preparation is offered through the parish's Religious Education program and through direct coordination with the pastor.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- Anointing of the Sick
- Reconciliation
Parish Mission and Outreach
The parish periodically hosts a parish mission led by the Fathers of Mercy, a Catholic missionary congregation devoted to preaching and the sacraments. Past missions have been held over several days, drawing the parish community into a deeper experience of prayer, preaching, and renewal.
- Parish Mission with the Fathers of Mercy
- Seasonal devotions (Advent, Lent, First Saturdays)
Visit, Contact, and Bulletins
St. Francis Borgia welcomes visitors to its worship and parish life. The parish office can be reached at (270) 333-2806 and by email at [email protected]. Weekly bulletins for the Tri-Parish cluster, with full Mass and service schedules, are posted online at stfrancisborgiasturgis.org/bulletins.
- Office: 270-333-2806
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: stfrancisborgiasturgis.org
- Bulletin page: stfrancisborgiasturgis.org/bulletins
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Greg Trawick2011–2012 directory (and earlier)
Listed as Pastor in the 2011–2012 Owensboro Diocesan Directory; cell 270/316-2645