It’s Ash Wednesday, which means Louisville’s many Roman Catholics will spend a part of Friday in a parish hall eating fried fish.
The Lenten Friday fish fry is both a religious tradition and a yearly event for non-Catholics, who may attend the weekly events for the communal atmosphere, the novelty or, well, the fried fish.
As in recent years, we’ve assembled a list of Friday fish fries hosted by Archdiocese of Louisville parishes. The table below is searchable by parish name, zip code (so you can find a parish close to you) or keyword, such as “drive-thru” or “pizza.” Because some parishes have pizza, too.
| Parish | Address | Zip Code | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Agnes | 1920 Newburg Road | 40205 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in School Cafeteria. |
| St. Albert the Great | 1395 Girard Dr. | 40222 | 5:00-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Willet Hall (Gym). Carry out available in Visitation Hall. |
| All Saints, Taylorsville | 410 Main Cross St. | 40071 | 5:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Parish Hall. |
| St. Aloysius, Pewee Valley | 212 Mt. Mercy Dr. | 40056 | 5:00-7:30 p.m., February 10, February 12 through March 18 in School Cafeteria. Dine-in, carry-out and drive-thru is available. |
| St. Aloysius, Shepherdsville | 187 S. Plum St. | 40165 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Cafeteria. |
| Annunciation, Shelbyville | 120 Main St. | 40065 | 4:30-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in the ACC (Annunciation Community Center) located at Second and Main Street |
| Ascension | 4600 Lynnbrook Dr. | 40220 | 5:30-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in School Cafeteria. |
| St. Athanasius | 5915 Outer Loop | 40219 | 4:30-8:30 p.m., February 5, 10, 12 through March 18 in Parish Hall. |
| St. Augustine, Lebanon | 235 S. Spalding Ave | 40033 | 5:00 p.m., starting February 12 (Drive Thru opens at 4:30 p.m.) in Dining Room. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. |
| St. Augustine | 1310 West Broadway | 40203 | 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Hines Center Hall |
| St. Bartholomew | 2042 Buechel Bank Road | 40218 | 4:30-7:30 p.m., February 5 through March 18 in the Magel Center (Gym). Dine in or carry out. |
| St. Benedict, Lebanon Junction | 211 W. Oak St. | 40150 | 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Cafeteria. Delivery available in local area. |
| St. Bernadette, Prospect | 6500 Saint Bernadette Ave. | 40059 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Saint Mary Academy Cafeteria. |
| St. Bernard, Clementsville | 5075 KY 551 | 42539 | 5:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in St. Bernard Cafeteria |
| St. Bernard | 7500 Tangelo Dr. | 40228 | 5:00-7:30 p.m. February 5 through March 18 in Parish Hall. Carry-out, in-car pick-up at football concession. Order online at www.stbernardfishfry.com. |
| St. Brigid, Vine Grove | 314 E. Main St | 40175 | 5:00-9:00 p.m., only on February 19, March 4, and March 18 in Knights of Columbus Hall. All benefits support Knights of Columbus local charities. |
| St. Christopher, Radcliff | 1225 S. Wilson Rd. | 40160 | 4:30-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in St. Christopher Church Hall (basement). |
| St. Edward | 9608 Sue Helen Dr. | 40299 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Gym. Fried fish, baked fish, shrimp, oysters, clams. 50/50 split the pot. |
| St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | 11501 Maple Way | 40229 | 4:30-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Seton Center Gym. Baked fish, hand breaded fried fish, fried oysters, and various sides. Cheese pizza available. |
| St. Elizabeth of Hungary | 1020 East Burnett Ave. | 40217 | 4:00-7:300 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Cafeteria |
| St. Francis of Assisi | 1960 Bardstown Road | 40205 | 4:30-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in the Parish Hall |
| St. Francis Xavier, Mt. Washington | 155 Stringer Lane | 40047 | 4:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Parish Hall. |
| St. Gabriel | 5505 Bardstown Road | 40291 | 5:00-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in St. Gabriel Cafeteria (full menu and carryout) and Gym (Limited Menu). Sponsored by St. Gabriel Men’s Club. Luncheon Fish Fry also held in St. Gabriel Gym every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cash and credit cards accepted. |
| Good Shepherd | 3511 Rudd Ave. | 40212 | 4:00-8:00 p.m., February 5 through March 18 in Lehmann Hall, 3525 Rudd Avenue |
| Guardian Angels | 6000 Preston Hwy. | 40219 | 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., January 29 through March 25 in Cafeteria. Starts at 4:30 on Good Friday. Cake wheel and raffle |
| Holy Family | 3926 Poplar Level Road | 40213 | 4:30-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in gym behind church. |
| Holy Spirit | 3345 Lexington Road | 40206 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., only on February 19 and March 4 in Dining Commons |
| Holy Trinity | 501 Cherrywood Road | 40207 | 5:30-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 11 in School Cafeteria |
| Immaculate Conception, Culvertown | 8191 New Haven Road | 40051 | 3:00-7:00 p.m., only on March 4, 11, and 18 in Parish Hall |
| Immaculate Conception, LaGrange | 502 N. Fifth Ave. | 40031 | 4:30-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18. |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary | 1545 Louis Coleman Jr. Dr. | 40211 | 12:00 Noon-5:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18. Orders can be taken by phone: 778-9684. |
| St. James, Elizabethtown | 307 W. Dixie Ave. | 42701 | 5:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Knights of Columbus Council Hall 1851 Leitchfield Road. Adults 12 and up $8.00, Children 11 and younger $4.00, Carry-outs available. Fish or shrimp, hushpuppies, slaw, French fries, bread, soft drinks and dessert |
| St. James | 1826 Edenside Ave. | 40204 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in School Cafeteria. |
| St. John Paul II | 3042 Hikes Lane | 40220 | 5:00-8:00 p.m. February 12 through March 25 in Community Center. We also serve a carry-out lunch from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
| St. John the Baptist, Rineyville | 657 St. John Church Road | 42701 | 5:00-7:00 p.m., only on February 12, 26, and March 11 in Parish Hall. All proceeds benefit Rineyville Community Park. |
| St. Joseph | 1406 E. Washington St | 40206 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5:00-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Cafeteria. |
| St. Joseph, Bardstown | 40004 | 5:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in the Cafeteria | |
| St. Lawrence | 1925 Lewiston Dr. | 40216 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 19 through March 18 in Parish Hall/Gym. Hand-breaded fish, shrimp, pan fried oysters, pizza, onion rings, baked beans, French fries, coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, green beans, baked potatoes and hush puppies. Cake wheel, pull tabs. |
| St. Leonard | 440 Zorn Ave. | 40206 | 5:30-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 11 in Cafeteria, Family Life Center. Cake wheel. |
| St. Margaret Mary | 7813 Shelbyville Road | 40222 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 19 through March 11 in Gym |
| St. Martin de Porres | 3112 W. Broadway | 40211 | 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., February 5, 10, 12 through March 11. |
| St. Martin of Tours, Flaherty | 440 St. Martin Road | 40175 | 4:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Cafeteria. Fish, salmon cakes, fries or onion rings, cole slaw or green beans, dessert, tea and lemonade. $9.00 for a combo or fish plate, $6 for a sandwich or children’s plate (12 and Under). Eat in or carry out. 40″ Smart TV Raffle: proceeds benefit the new playground. |
| Mary Queen of Peace | 4005 Dixie Hwy. | 40216 | 4:30-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Gym. Menu is 1 or 2 pc. fish sandwiches, pizza, onion rings, cheese sticks, shrimp, French fries, green beans, slaw, baked beans, baked potato, macaroni & cheese, cheese cake, cake/pie slices, drinks. |
| St. Michael | 3705 Stone Lakes Dr. | 40299 | 4:30-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in the Community Center. Carryout starts at 4:30 p.m.; dine in at 5:00 p.m. |
| St. Monica, Bardstown | 407 S. Third St. | 40004 | 4:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Parish Hall. |
| Most Blessed Sacrament | 3509 Taylor Blvd. | 40215 | 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Pioneer Hall |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | 508 Breckenridge Lane | 40207 | 5:30-8:30 p.m., February 10, 19 through March 11 in Parish Life Center/Gym. Drive-thru service open from 4:30-7:00 p.m. |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | 5505 New Cut Road | 40214 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Gym. |
| St. Patrick | 1000 N. Beckley Station Road | 40245 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 5 through March 11 in Celtic Center (Gym). |
| St. Paul | 6901 Dixie Hwy. | 40258 | 4:30-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 25 in Cafeteria. Start your Friday nights with our Fish Fry with raffles, cake wheel and fellowship…and then come play Bingo in our gym. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Org #00567. |
| St. Peter the Apostle | 5431 Johnsontown Road | 40258 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in St. Andrew Academy’s Gym. Dine in and carry out. |
| St. Raphael | 2900 Bardstown Road | 40205 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in the Sheeran Center. |
| Our Mother of Sorrows | 747 Harrison Ave. | 40217 | 5:00-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Parish Cafeteria |
| St. Rita | 8709 Preston Hwy. | 40219 | 5:00-7:30 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Gym. We also serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| St. Stephen Martyr | 2931 Pindell Ave. | 40217 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in St. Stephen Activity Center-Gym. Eat-in or carry-out |
| St. Thomas More | 6105 S. Third St. | 40214 | 5:00-8:00 p.m., February 10, 12 through March 25 in Cafeteria. Cake wheel and pizza available. |
| St. Therese | 1010 Schiller Ave. | 40204 | 4:00-7:00 p.m., February 12 through March 18 in Cafeteria. |
| Blessed Teresa of Calcutta | 903 Fairdale Road | 40118 | 4:00-8:00 p.m. only on March 4 and March 18 in Gym (Next to Fairdale High School). Well organized so there is never any waiting in line. Fish cooked on the spot and available immediately |
The information was provided by the Archdiocese of Louisville, and the descriptions have been lightly edited.
With a few exceptions, the last fish fries of the year will be on March 18. Easter is on March 27.