About St. Patrick Church · Maysville, Kentucky
St. Patrick Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Maysville, Kentucky, serving the Diocese of Covington. The parish takes its name from the patron Saint Patrick, reflecting the area's significant Irish Catholic heritage, and it also honors the German roots of its congregation with imagery of Saint Boniface. St. Patrick's anchors the spiritual life of Mason County, with a current sanctuary dedicated in 1910, a K–12 parochial school that is the only Pre-K-through-12 Catholic school in the diocese, and a historic cemetery that is a ministry in its own right. Today the parish is served by a pastor and parochial vicar, with daily Mass, weekly confession, an active Knights of Columbus council and Ladies' Auxiliary, a Pro-Life ministry, and a faith formation program led by the parish's Coordinator of Religious Education.
- Established
- 1847
- Patron
- St. Patrick
- Rector
- Rev. Augustine Aidoo
- Diocese
- Diocese of Covington
Why belong here
St. Patrick's is a family-centered Catholic parish rooted in Maysville and Mason County since 1847. It offers daily and Sunday Mass, regular confession, a Pre-K-through-12 Catholic school that is the only one of its scope in the Diocese of Covington, an active Knights of Columbus council and Ladies' Auxiliary, a Pro-Life ministry that hosts an annual walk each October, religious education for children, and a beautifully maintained historic cemetery and forthcoming Garden of Kentucky prayer space. The parish also actively participates in the Limestone Ministerial Association, reflecting its long tradition of cooperation with other Christian churches in the region. Visitors and newcomers looking for a parish home will find a community that takes seriously its role in handing on the faith.
Mass times at St. Patrick Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- By appointment
Our Parish
St. Patrick's Church has been a vital part of the Maysville and Mason County community since the late 18th century. As early as 1793, priests like Fr. Stephen Badin — the first priest ordained in the United States — served the local Catholic population during their mission across central Kentucky. The first church building was dedicated in 1847, coinciding with the establishment of the parish, named after St. Patrick due to the area's significant Irish population. The current church was dedicated in 1910 thanks to the efforts of Fr. Jones, and in 2003 Fr. Hinds led a renovation to restore the sanctuary closely to its original design. Reflecting the congregation's Irish and German roots, the church features stained-glass windows depicting Saint Patrick and Saint Boniface, the apostle to the Germans.
- Founded: 1847 (missionary roots since 1793)
- Present church dedicated: 1910
- Sanctuary renovation: 2003
- Patron: St. Patrick
Parish Staff
The parish is led by pastor Rev. Augustine Aidoo and parochial vicar Rev. Joshua D. Heskamp. They are supported by staff in finance and development, parish secretarial work, religious education, and maintenance, cemetery and IT operations.
- Rev. Augustine Aidoo — Pastor
- Rev. Joshua D. Heskamp — Parochial Vicar
- Ms. Angie Brant — Finance and Development
- Ms. Laura Wilson — Parish Secretary
- Mrs. Mary Doyle — Coordinator of Religious Education
- Mr. Isaac Klee — Maintenance / Cemetery / Information Technology
Sacraments
St. Patrick's celebrates all seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Inquiries regarding the celebration of any sacrament should be directed to the Parish Office, which coordinates preparation and scheduling with the priests.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Penance (Confession)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Holy Orders
- Matrimony
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School is the parish's flagship mission and the Diocese of Covington's only Pre-K through 12th grade parochial school — and the only Catholic high school within a 45-mile radius. It serves families from Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Robertson, Nicholas, Rowan, and Lewis Counties in Kentucky, and Brown and Adams Counties in Ohio. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). It draws a strong 4-year college attendance rate among its graduates and, in a recent accreditation visit, every member of the community described the school in one word: 'family.'
- Grades: Pre-K through 12
- Mascot: Leprechaun / Shamrock; team name Saints; school colors kelly green and white
- Address: 318 Limestone Street, Maysville, KY 41056
- Phone: (606) 564-5949
- Website: www.stpatschool.com
- Feeder schools include St. Michael (Ripley, OH), St. Augustine (Augusta, KY), and Maysville Academy
Cemetery
St. Patrick's Cemetery is a five-acre property acquired in 1853 by Rev. John McSweeney, the second pastor. Under Rev. Patrick M. Jones (pastor 1901–1929), the cemetery was enlarged to twenty-one acres and beautified, including a grotto in honor of the Blessed Mother funded personally by Fr. Jones. Today the Cemetery Committee oversees perpetual care and renewal; students actively participate by cleaning gravestones and tending the grounds, including Father Josh and the class of 2027, instilling respect and responsibility across generations. Coming in April 2026 is an ambitious prayer and reflection project by Jerry Lundergan and the Lundergan Family — the Garden of Kentucky (https://www.ggardenofky.org/).
- Cemetery founded: 1853 (5 acres acquired by Fr. McSweeney)
- Enlarged to 21 acres under Fr. Patrick M. Jones
- Grotto in honor of the Blessed Mother funded by Fr. Jones
- Garden of Kentucky prayer space opening April 2026 (Lundergan Family)
- Current Cemetery Care: Cemetery Committee plus student involvement
Ministries and Parish Life
St. Patrick's family-oriented parish life is supported by several active ministries. A very active Knights of Columbus council and its Ladies' Auxiliary are central to parish community; the Pro-Life ministry hosts a pro-life walk each October; and the parish school is described as the main mission. The pastor participates in the Limestone Ministerial Association, which brings together about 30 local church leaders — a sign of the parish's long-standing cooperation with other Christian churches in Mason County.
- Knights of Columbus and Ladies' Auxiliary
- Pro-Life ministry (annual pro-life walk in October)
- Coordinator of Religious Education
- Limestone Ministerial Association (ecumenical)
- Cemetery Committee
- Music Ministry
- Youth and school community ministries
Resources and Apps
The parish provides digital tools for staying connected throughout the week: the myParish App (available for iPhone and Android) offers instant notifications, an easy-to-access event calendar, the ability to reply or share via Facebook or Twitter, prayers, daily readings, and helpful reminders such as silencing your phone before Mass or Confession. The parish also subscribes to Formed for Catholic streaming and study content.
- myParish App — iPhone and Android via myparishapp.com
- Formed — Catholic streaming and study content
Our Heritage and the Diocese of Covington
St. Patrick's belongs to the Diocese of Covington, which was established in 1853 — the same year Fr. John McSweeney acquired the parish cemetery. The parish has been a fixture of Catholic life in northeastern Kentucky for more than 175 years and was named a Jubilee Church for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (2016) and the Holy Year 2025. The 175th anniversary of the parish was celebrated in August 2022 with a Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Covington.
- Diocese of Covington (established 1853)
- 175th anniversary celebrated August 14, 2022
- Jubilee Church (2016, 2025)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Stephen Badin1793 (missionary visits)
First priest ordained in the United States; served the local Catholic population during his central Kentucky mission before the parish was formally established.
- Rev. John McSweeneysecond pastor; acq. cemetery in 1853
When the Diocese of Covington was established in 1853, Fr. McSweeney was pastor. He acquired the original five acres of St. Patrick Cemetery.
- Rev. Peter McMahonappointed November 1857
- Rev. John B. GlorieuxJuly 1867 – death 1895
Became resident pastor in July 1867; oversaw establishment of Sisters of the Visitation community at Maysville (1864) and the parish school at Washington, KY, dedicated 1889.
- Rev. A. T. Ennisuntil April 1901 (resigned)
Five-year pastorate; succeeded by Fr. Jones.
- Rev. Patrick M. JonesApril 7, 1901 – January 24, 1929 (death)
Built the present church (dedicated June 26, 1910); expanded cemetery to 21 acres; founded the free parish school, placed first under Sisters of Loretto, then Sisters of St. Francis in 1910; began St. Patrick High School in 1926.
- Rev. Joseph A. O'Dwyerassistant 1912; administrator ~1929–April 1930
Organized St. Patrick High School; later appointed pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, Frankfort.
- Rev. Leo B. Caseyappointed February 8, 1941
Decorated the entire church interior in 1947; built the present school (cornerstone blessed July 22, 1948; dedicated October 2, 1949); led the 1947 centenary celebration.
- Rev. Jones
Reference to Fr. Jones (likely Patrick M. Jones or another Jones) on current parish history page leading the 1910 building program.
- Rev. Hindsrenovation 2003
Led the 2003 sanctuary renovation that restored it close to its original design.
- Father Youngaround 2022
Pastor at the time of the parish's 175th anniversary celebration (August 14, 2022); spoke about the parish's identity as family.
- Rev. Augustine Aidoopresent
Current pastor; oversees parish school, ministries, cemetery and faith formation.
- Rev. Joshua D. Heskamppresent
Current parochial vicar.