St. Mildred Church - Somerset at 203 South Central Avenue, Somerset, KY 42501-2109 US - Learn more About Us
Learn more About UsPrior to 1885 missionary priests commuting from Danville to Somerset celebrated Mass in private homes or a local hotel. In 1885 Father J. P. Volk, a missionary priest, come to Somerset and started a building and fund-raising campaign, but returned to South America before the church became a reality. His work was taken over by Father Andrew J. Brady. Soon after this, a generous woman contirbuted a substantial amount toward the new church, and in response to her generosity, or perhaps at her request, St. Mildred was chosen as the patroness of the little church.
Our Mission Statement
Mission of our Parish... We, the Catholic Community, a part of the Roman Catholic Church, believe that we are called to be Church. Therefore, as the people of God, we come together to share the Eucharist and other sacraments. We invite and encourage all to participate in these...