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: WMHZBG
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.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1884
Date of building construction: 01/01/1893
Dominant Architectural Style: Victorian Gothic
Diocese: Diocese of Worcester
Address/Location:
931 Main
Worcester, MA
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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