Parish History
| St. Stephen Cathedral, established in 1839, was the first parish in the city of Owensboro. The present church was built in 1924 and remains the largest Catholic Church and parish in the city. Membership is approximately 1,100 households. Unlike many cathedral parishes, Saint Stephen's is an active and vibrant parish offering a full range of ministries, services, and activities. Many parishioners are involved in the parish's organizations and committees, such as the religious education program, ministry to the sick and homebound, or one of the pastoral committees. The parish tries to make joyful dignified liturgy and worship one of the chief characteristics of our faith community. |