St. Peters Catholic Church - Worcester MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 15.038 W 071° 49.265
19T E 267274 N 4681458
Completed in 1893 to serve the growing Catholic population in Worcester's southwestern section.
Waymark Code: WMHZBF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
Views: 1
In 1884 St Peter's Catholic Church was formed to provide a separate church for the growing Catholic population in this section of Worcester. Rev H. O'Neil was appointed to form the parish. On June 6, 1884 ground was broken, in Sept of 1884 the cornerstone was laid and the church was completed in 1893.
The church was designed by P.W.Ford of Boston, who designed a large number of Worcester's Roman Catholic Churches. It is predominately Victorian Gothic and build on red brick with granite trim. It is one of the most ornate church buildings in Worcester.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1893
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:15 AM
Street address of Church:
931 Main St.
Worcester , MA
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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