About Saint Stephen Cathedral
Saint Stephen Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Owensboro, Kentucky located at 610 Locust St, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States. Saint Stephen Cathedral was founded in 1926. As of April 2026, Saint Stephen Cathedral holds a 4.6-star rating across 90 Google reviews. The Saint Stephen Cathedral parish office answers at +1 270-683-6525.
Mass Times: Monday - Friday 7:00 am & 12:05 pm Saturday: 9:00 am & 4:30 pm (Vigil) Sunday: 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Confessions: Saturday at 9:30 am
The Catholic Community of Saint Stephen Cathedral serves as the Mother Church for the Diocese of Owensboro to welcome, evangelize, and worship in the name of Jesus Christ."
Patron saint of Saint Stephen Cathedral
Other parishes named after Saint Stephen
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Stephen are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Baptist Churches · Temple Hills, MD
Saint Stephen's Baptist Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
St. Stephen the Martyr
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African Methodist Episcopal · Detroit, MI
Saint Stephen Ame Church
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United Church of Christ · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Saint Stephen's
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
Saint Stephen Catholic Church
Sacraments and rites at Saint Stephen Cathedral
Saint Stephen Cathedral publishes the following sacraments and devotions in its public materials: Confession (Reconciliation).
- Confession (Reconciliation)
When does Saint Stephen Cathedral hold services?
Saint Stephen Cathedral publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm, Friday 8 am–4 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 8 am–4 pm, Tuesday 8 am–4 pm, Wednesday 8 am–4 pm. All times are local to Owensboro, KY.
- Thursday
- 8 am–4:30 pm
- Friday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Tuesday
- 8 am–4 pm
- Wednesday
- 8 am–4 pm
Where is Saint Stephen Cathedral located?
Saint Stephen Cathedral is located at 610 Locust St, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States. The building sits at coordinates 37.76962, -87.11582, placing it in Owensboro, KY 42301.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 148 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 27, 2026.
The neighborhood around Saint Stephen Cathedral
The ZIP code 42301 area around Saint Stephen Cathedral is home to 45,851 residents with a median household income of $59,478 and a median age of 36.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint Stephen Cathedral
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.
Churches founded the same year as Saint Stephen Cathedral
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1926 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Mary Los Angeles, CA
- Nativity of Blessed V.m. Grand Island, NE
- Fort Caroline Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Southside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Riverside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
Your Sunday at Saint Stephen Cathedral
Saint Stephen Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about Saint Stephen Cathedral
- What denomination is Saint Stephen Cathedral?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at Saint Stephen Cathedral?
- Published hours: Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm, Friday 8 am–4 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 8 am–4 pm, Tuesday 8 am–4 pm, Wednesday 8 am–4 pm
- What is the phone number for Saint Stephen Cathedral?
- You can reach the parish at +1 270-683-6525.
- Where is Saint Stephen Cathedral located?
- The parish is located at 610 Locust St, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States.
- When was Saint Stephen Cathedral founded?
- Founded in 1926.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Stephen Cathedral?
- Saint Stephen (Stephen, First Martyr). Feast day: Dec 26.
- How do visitors rate Saint Stephen Cathedral?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 90 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Saint Stephen Cathedral?
- Saint Stephen Cathedral is a Italianate architecture building.
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