About Church of the Annunciation
Church of the Annunciation is a Catholic church in Shelbyville, Kentucky located at 105 Main St, Shelbyville, KY 40065. Church of the Annunciation was founded in 1860. As of April 2026, Church of the Annunciation holds a 4.9-star rating across 54 Google reviews. The Church of the Annunciation parish office answers at (502) 633-1547.
hurch of the Annunciation is a historic Roman Catholic church at 105 Main Street in Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States. It was built in 1860 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It was built in 1860, after the first Roman Catholic priest came to Shelbyville in 1842.
Church of the Annunciation through the years
- 1860 Founded
- September 28, 1984 Added to the National Register
When does Church of the Annunciation hold services?
Church of the Annunciation publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Friday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Wednesday Closed. All times are local to Shelbyville, KY.
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9:30 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
Where is Church of the Annunciation located?
Church of the Annunciation is located at 105 Main St, Shelbyville, KY 40065. The building sits at coordinates 38.21098, -85.21041, placing it in Shelbyville, KY 40065.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 167 ft
- Customers parking 453 ft
- LA FOGATA 141 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 27, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Church of the Annunciation
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Church of the Annunciation on the National Register of Historic Places
Church of the Annunciation is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 84002011, added to the Register on September 28, 1984.
Read the official NPS nomination for Church of the Annunciation →
Your Sunday at Church of the Annunciation
Church of the Annunciation by the numbers
Questions and answers about Church of the Annunciation
- What denomination is Church of the Annunciation?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Church of the Annunciation?
- Published hours: Thursday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Friday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM–4 PM, Wednesday Closed
- What is the phone number for Church of the Annunciation?
- You can reach the parish at (502) 633-1547.
- Where is Church of the Annunciation located?
- The parish is located at 105 Main St, Shelbyville, KY 40065.
- When was Church of the Annunciation founded?
- Founded in 1860.
- Is Church of the Annunciation on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 84002011, added September 28, 1984.
- How do visitors rate Church of the Annunciation?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 54 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Church of the Annunciation?
- Church of the Annunciation is a Gothic Revival architecture building.
- Is Church of the Annunciation the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Church of the Annunciation, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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