About St. Therese of Lisieux · Louisville, Kentucky
St. Therese of Lisieux was permanently closed on July 26, 2025, and its mission and community are now integrated into the Pax Christi Collaborative, which unites the historical parishes of St. Elizabeth of Hungary and Our Mother of Sorrows. The collaborative continues to serve Louisville through revitalized faith, reverence for tradition, and outreach to all ages. Masses, sacraments, and ministries are now coordinated across the two active churches under one unified pastoral leadership.
- Patron
- St. Therese of Lisieux
- Rector
- Very Reverend Philip L. Erickson, JCL, KHS
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Louisville
Why belong here
Join a community that revitalizes faith, reverences tradition, and welcomes all ages. Participate in ministries that serve the local community, including child, youth, and adult formation, sacraments, and outreach. Become a member to help each other on your spiritual journey — you’re not alone.
Mass times at St. Therese of Lisieux
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Every Sunday: 6 - 6:30 PM at St. Elizabeth
- By Appointment at Our Mother of Sorrows
Adoration times
- 24/7 at the Confessional window on the parking lot side of Our Mother of Sorrows Church
About Us
St. Therese of Lisieux was permanently closed on July 26, 2025. The Pax Christi Collaborative brings together the historical Roman Catholic parishes of St. Elizabeth of Hungary and Our Mother of Sorrows to work in a unified mission of spreading the light and peace of Christ throughout Louisville. Pax Christi not only reflects the parishes’ resolve to spread the message of Christ, it also reminds us of our heritage in the Latin language with Pax meaning peace and Christi as Christ, Himself. The parishes of the Pax Christi Collaborative will be a source of renewal in the heart of Louisville: Revitalizing our faith, reverencing our traditions and reaching out to welcome new parishioners of all ages.
Sacraments & Services
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Sunday 6–6:30 PM at St. Elizabeth, by appointment at Our Mother of Sorrows. Eucharistic Adoration is available 24/7 at the Confessional window on the parking lot side of Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Funerals are held with daily Mass continuing as scheduled.
Ministries & Formation
Child, Youth, and Adult Formation, St. Anne's House Project, Virtual Tours, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals. Membership is encouraged to support community and spiritual growth.