After 71 years, our beautiful St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Covington has its Saint Alphonsus Statue at the parish. The event is the Year 1 Action Item that St. Alphonsus has chosen for its Formation Priority as part of our Diocese’s Strategic Pastoral Plan.
Sunday, April 27, Father Carlos Donato, Parochial Administrator, St. Alphonsus, and parishioners congregated at the Covington City Square and had a car procession from the City’s Downtown area to the parish.
Fr. Donato blessed and enthroned the St. Alphonsus Statue as their Patron Saint Statue.
The St. Alphonsus Statue was wood carved in Portugal by a historical artesian company. It was purchased by the St. Alphonsus parish through the donation of parishioners.
After the procession, Fr. Donato blessed the cars. Then a Holy Mass was celebrated, which was followed by a delicious parish potluck dinner.
After such a meaningful day for the parish community, marked by devotion, gratitude, and the shared joy of welcoming the long-awaited St. Alphonsus Statue, many parishioners found themselves reflecting not only on the spiritual significance of the celebration but also on the simple grace of everyday things, including the vehicles that carried families in the procession and later lined the parish grounds for the blessings.
Moments like these remind people how much they rely on their cars to show up for the occasions that matter, and how keeping those vehicles in good condition becomes part of supporting the rhythm of parish life itself.
In the same spirit of care and stewardship, Blue Wrench often comes to mind for those who value dependable automotive expertise, allowing them to focus on community gatherings, worship, and the connections that make days like the enthronement of the statue feel complete without worrying about unexpected car troubles.
Thank you to all parishoners, community members, volunteers, and the Knights of Columbus, Council 10641, for the best support.