St. Jude Catholic Church
Louisa, KY
At St. Jude Catholic Church, our mission is to live and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, service, and community. Rooted in the Eucharist, we strive to grow in faith, extend compassion to those in need, and foster a welcoming parish family where all are invited to encounter God’s love. Guided by the example of St. Jude, patron of hope, we remain steadfast in prayer and committed to serving others with humility and joy.
Welcome to St. Jude Catholic Church! Whether you are a longtime parishioner, a visitor, or someone seeking a spiritual home, we are grateful you are here. Our parish is a place of prayer, fellowship, and belonging, where individuals and families come together to celebrate faith and support one another.
We invite you to join us for Mass, participate in our ministries, and become part of our vibrant community. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are always welcome here. May you find peace, hope, and a sense of home at St. Jude.
Mass Times
Sunday Obligation: 11:00 AM
Mondays: 5:00 PM
Tuesdays:Â 7:00 AM
Wednesdays:Â No Mass
Thursdays:Â 7.00 AM
Fridays:Â 5.00 PM
Saturdays:Â Liturgy at the Federal Correctional Institute, Summit, KY, 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
Adoration
Mondays 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 4.30 PM to 5.00 PM
Thursdays: 4.30 PM to 5.00 PM
Confession
Sundays 10.15 AM to 10.45 AM.Â
For an appointment, call 606-638-3409
Holy Days of Obligation: 5.00 PM (Check the Parish Bulletins)
Meet our Priest
The Rev. Fr. Livinus C. Uba was ordained to the Catholic priesthood on July 2, 1994. Originally from Nnewi diocese of Nigeria, and currently serves as Pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church in Louisa, Kentucky, and the Sacramental Administrator and Chaplain to the Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center. He is also a Volunteer Catholic Chaplain at the Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland (Summit), Kentucky.
Fr. Uba has held significant leadership roles in addiction counseling, including serving as Vice-Chair of the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors and as the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s representative to the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). He is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Clinical Supervisor in Kentucky, a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with Clinical Supervision Endorsement in Ohio, and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Clinical Supervisor in West Virginia.
He is a Trainer with the National Zero Suicide Center and a certified trainer in Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR). His professional credentials include Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA).
Fr. Uba’s research interests include meaning in life, self-forgiveness, and locus of control. His scholarly work spans Theology and Philosophy, Sociology and Social Policy, Global Politics and International Relations, and Mental Health Counseling. In addition to his pastoral ministry, he is a retreat preacher, advocate, educator, and clinician. His ministry is viewed as a vacation to serve. He earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Professional Counseling.
