Cathedral of the Assumption
433 S 5th St #101, Louisville, KY 40202
About Cathedral of the Assumption
# Cathedral of the Assumption Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Cathedral of the Assumption sits in the historic urban core of the city at 433 S 5th Street. This neighborhood represents Louisville's cultural and civic center, home to government buildings, museums, and longstanding institutions that serve the broader metropolitan area. The Cathedral occupies a significant place within this downtown landscape as a major religious landmark. The Cathedral of the Assumption serves as the principal Catholic church in Louisville and functions as the seat of the Diocese of Louisville. As a cathedral, it holds particular importance within the Catholic Church's organizational structure and serves the spiritual needs of the diocese's Catholic population. The church maintains an active presence in the religious life of Louisville and draws both regular parishioners and visitors to its services. The Cathedral is located at 433 S 5th Street in downtown Louisville and welcomes those seeking to attend services and participate in its religious community. More information about service times, programs, and other offerings can be found on the Cathedral's official website at http://www.cathedraloftheassumption.org/. The church has earned strong recognition from those who visit, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 425 reviews, indicating consistent positive experiences among attendees and visitors to the Cathedral.
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The Catholic Church is the world's oldest and largest Christian institution, tracing its leadership through an unbroken line of popes back to the Apostle Peter. The Mass — the central act of Catholic worship — follows a liturgical calendar and culminates in the Eucharist, which Catholics believe is the real presence of Christ. Catholic life is shaped by seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Parishes typically offer multiple Sunday Masses, daily Mass, confession hours, and robust faith formation programs. The Church's social teaching on human dignity, care for the poor, and the common good is expressed through extensive charitable and educational ministries worldwide.
Plan Your Visit
Get directions →On-site parking is available — no need to hunt for street parking
Fully wheelchair accessible — contact the church for specific accessibility needs
Can't make it in person? Services are live streamed online
Dress code is casual — come as you are
Check the website for any schedule changes before your visit
Member Reviews
★ 4.8 · 425 Google reviewsMr. Probability
★★★★★Rating is based only in seeing the outside. Beautiful and modernized style but lacking the historic features. I would've liked to go inside but it was closed. More
Megan Resnik
★★★★★How can you NOT love this church. You step inside and are wrapped in such beautiful, ornate, detail. Just breathtaking. We attended this year's Chrism Mass to watch, not just our priest, but all in the Louisville area, r…
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Cathedral of the Assumption publishes sermons on YouTube
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cathedral of the Assumption hold services?
Where is Cathedral of the Assumption located?
433 S 5th St #101, Louisville, KY 40202
What denomination is Cathedral of the Assumption?
Cathedral of the Assumption is a Catholic church.
How do I contact Cathedral of the Assumption?
Call (502) 582-2971 or visit http://www.cathedraloftheassumption.org/.
What is Cathedral of the Assumption known for?
# Cathedral of the Assumption Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the Cathedral of the Assumption sits in the historic urban core of the city at 433 S 5th Street.
Church Health Score
Based on Google rating, reviews, and online presence
Strong
This church scores 87/100 compared to other Catholic churches in Louisville.
Catholic Benchmarks
Hartford Seminary + ECFA national averages