Rev. Joseph Stephen Hall, age 78, a native of Loretto, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born July 4, 1941 in Louisville. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force and formerly worked for Lily Tulip in Bardstown. He was ordained a priest on May 25, 1985. He served as associate pastor of Ascension Church in Louisville, pastor of Saint Bernard and Sacred Heart churches in Casey County and chaplain at Sacred Heart Village and Nazareth Home in Louisville. He was a staunch advocate of the Rosary, Pro-life and EWTN and was loyal to the Pope and authentic church teaching.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph Rollie and Rose Marie Kalkbrenner Hall; twin siblings, Joseph and Mary Hall; one brother, Douglas Gerard Hall; three brothers-in-law, Ken Casey, Wayne White and David Ferriell.

Survivors include fourteen siblings, Ruth Probst (Glen) of Shepherdsville, Janet White of Paris, KY , Kathy Casey of Shepherdsville, Laura Ferriell of Loretto, Mary Masterson (Eddie) of Loretto, Dennis Hall (Mary) of Shepherdsville, David Hall (Lynn) of Loretto, Steve Hall (Sharon) of Mt. Washington, Theresa Hamilton (Jude) of Loretto, Rita Mattingly (Gary) of Loretto, Chris Hall (Vicki) of Mt. Washington, Mike Hall of Louisville, Greg Hall of Mt. Washington, Carol McGaha (Jeff) of Mt. Washington; 29 nieces and nephews; 56 great-nieces and nephews; 3 great-great nieces and nephews.

Public visitation is 3-8 PM Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant. Public visitation is also 9 am – 10 am Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Wednesday at Saint Francis of Assisi Church.  Archbishop Joseph Kurtz will be chief celebrant, Rev. George McInnis will deliver the homily and other concelebrants will include Bishop William Medley, Rev. Bryan Lamberson, Rev. Matt Hardesty and Rev. David Naylor.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorials may go to Eternal Life, 902 W. Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004 or Right to Life of Louisville, 134 Breckinridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.

Pallbearers are Chris Ballard, Steven Ferriell, Kenny Kasey, Gary Mattingly, Jeff McGaha and Rob Waddell.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 33% occupancy. Therefore, visitors during busy periods may be asked to wait until others leave before entering. No food or beverages may be sent or shared at this time. Facemasks, hand washing and social distancing are encouraged. Services will be livestreamed on the Mattingly Funeral Home facebook page for those who cannot attend.