Clergy

Prior/Pastor: Very Rev. Bernard Timothy, O.P.
Associates: Rev. Joseph S. “Bartholomew” Calvano, O.P. and Rev. Martin Martiny, O.P.
In Residence: Rev. J. Anthony Breen, O.P.; Rev. Joseph H. “Ambrose” Eckinger, O.P.; Rev. John Baptist Hoang, O.P.;
Rev. Zachary Sexton, O.P.
Permanent Deacon: William R. Klump

Mass Schedule

Sundays — Sat evening: 4:15 p.m.; Sun: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 5:15 p.m.
Holy Days — Vigil: 5:15 p.m.; Holy Day: 7 a.m., 12 noon, 5:15 p.m.
Daily — Mon–Sat: 7 a.m., 12 noon

Reconciliation

Monday–Friday — 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Wednesdays — 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Saturdays — 3:30 p.m.–4 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesdays — 12:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Saturdays — 11 a.m.

History

The Order of Friars Preachers, dubbed the “Dominican Order” on account of its founder (and the Dominicans, more colloquially), is perhaps best known for its theological prowess, doctrinal preaching, and filial devotion to the Church and her magisterium.

Since 1805, the Dominican Order has ministered to the American faithful in both parochial and academic contexts, but no other state can boast the length and breadth of its Dominican memory as that of Kentucky. From its first parish in Springfield (St. Rose, 1805) to its eventual establishment in Louisville some sixty years later (St. Louis Bertrand, 1865), the Order has sent many of its men to minister here. The Dominican Sisters ran the school until it closed in 1967.

The English Gothic structure in Old Town Louisville, otherwise known as St. Louis Bertrand Church, is a masterpiece of art and architecture; in point of fact, it boasts a quality of woodwork and stained glass that few artisans would dare attempt today. Within its stone walls, the Dominican Friars offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with due solemnity and proper decorum, ever faithful to the qualities for which the Order is known throughout the world.

Today, the more than 2,000 parishioners who frequent St. Louis Bertrand Church are drawn by the grace and charism of doctrinal preaching, as well as a robust sacramental life. Confession is offered on the daily, drawing many a soul — from the greater Church of Louisville — to the fount of God’s mercy.

What’s more, the Dominican Friars at St. Louis Bertrand Church foster and promote various devotions, most especially the Rosary (which, according to tradition, was given to the Order by Our Lady), Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with a number of Marian processions held throughout the year. The devotional life of the parish is further supplemented by a Grotto (in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes) and a stunning shrine dedicated to the recently canonized Third Order Dominican, St. Margaret of Castello.

St. Louis Bertrand Church also is marked by regular and extensive participation from its parishioners, no matter how far their commute. The Dominican Laity (i.e., Third Order Dominicans) are very involved in the day-to-day affairs at the parish, as are the Rosary Altar Society, the Knights of Columbus, and the good people in the Emergency Aid Office.

The Spirit of St. Dominic is alive and well at St. Louis Bertrand Church. May Jesus Christ be praised.