St Rita Catholic Church

Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

Saint Rita Parish is a Catholic church located in Louisville, Kentucky, serving South Central Jefferson County. The parish was founded in 1916 when Catholic residents in the area organized a fundraising card party to support construction of their own church. A down payment on land was made in February 1917. The parish has grown to welcome approximately 1,000 families and has been serving the community for over 103 years. Saint Rita Parish is committed to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship and service. The parish emphasizes lifelong formation, education, and responding to those in need. Masses are provided in both English and Spanish to serve its diverse community.

Address

8709 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

502-969-4579

Services

Languages

English, Spanish

Last updated May 2026

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1,000-5,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 59 Catholic congregations in Jefferson County, KY. Catholic accounts for 28% of the county's 800 congregations.

This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.

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