St. Joseph Catholic Church -- Fort Davis TX
N 30° 35.679 W 103° 53.281
13R E 606606 N 3385206
St Joseph Catholic Church has been ministering to the faithful of the Trans=Pecos since 1872
Waymark Code: WMTXWE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
Views: 5
The elegant sanctuary of St Joseph Catholic Church is located between 1st Street and Cavalry Road along State Street in downtown Fort Davis..
A state historic marker in front of the church reads as follows:
"SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Catholic clergy began serving residents of the Fort Davis area about 1872. Father Joseph Hoban was appointed pastor in 1876 and the first St Joseph Catholic Church building was erected in 1879. Father Hoban was followed by circuit-riding priest who regarded St. Joseph's as the central church of the region. Father Brocardus Eeken came to Fort Davis in 1892. He and fellow Carmelite friars traveled thousands of miles each year, ministering to the 18 churches and mission stations in the Trans-Pecos and Big Bend. A new church was consecrated in 1899. Many parishes, including those in Alpine and Marfa, were created from this parish. Father Brocardus retired in 1935. St Joseph Catholic Church continues to serve a large and diverse congregation. (1999)"
Type of Church: Mission
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1872
Dominant Architectural Style: Mission Revival
Archdiocese: San Antonio
Diocese: El Paso
Address/Location:
State Street at 1st Street
Fort Davis, TX
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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