Benedict Joseph Flaget

Biography

Benedict Joseph Flaget (1763–1850) served as the first Bishop of Bardstown, guiding the early Catholic community in Kentucky through decades of growth and fierce devotion. He oversaw the construction of the Cathedral of the Assumption and championed education, establishing schools that nurtured young minds in both faith and learning.

He passed in 1850, leaving a legacy of pastoral care and institutional foundations that continue to inspire faithful Catholics across the region.