MCMLX - St. Anthony Catholic Church - Columbus, TX
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N 29° 42.042 W 096° 32.515
14R E 737822 N 3288149
The first church structure that was built in 1872 was named in honor of St. Matthias. In 1929 that church burned. A new church was blessed on May 6. 1930, and the name was changed to St. Anthony's.
Waymark Code: WMW04N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2017
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St. Anthony's Website
In 1945 Father V.J. Bily became the first resident priest of St. Anthony’s. A new rectory was built in 1948 and Father Alex Kraus became it’s first resident. Plans for St. Anthony Cemetery were finalized and the first burials were in 1950.
During this time, a new school building and K.C. Hall were constructed. The convent building was blessed in 1957. In 1958, the present church building being inadequate for the needs of the congregation, a building committee was formed. The Dedication and Blessing were held on May 6, 1961.
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