December 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and beloved founder, Fr. Nick Rice. Fr. Nick died peacefully earlier this afternoon, surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending. I know you will join us in prayer for the repose of Fr. Nick’s soul, and for comfort for those many people who knew and loved him. May he rest in eternal peace.

About Mass of the Air

Mass of the Air is a televised Sunday mass for those who are sick, homebound, or who cannot attend Sunday mass in their parish. Mass of the Air is a ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville, and was founded by Fr. Nick Rice in 1977.

Since its beginning, the cost of producing Mass of the Air and purchasing TV airtime has been sustained entirely by the generous donations of its viewers. If you would like to help ensure that Mass of the Air continues its ministry, please see our Donations page. For information on how to include Mass of the Air in your will or estate planning, please call us. To all who have been so generous over the years, thank you!

Mass of the Air is recorded at the Ursuline Motherhouse Chapel, 3105 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY. All are welcome to join us for these tapings. For the taping schedule, click the tab at the top of this page, or here.

You may view recent Mass of the Air telecasts at any time on our YouTube Channel.

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