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 St. Louis Catholic Church - Castroville, TX Posted by:  WalksfarTX
N 29° 21.350 W 098° 52.762
14R E 511708 N 3247415
This is the 3rd St. Louis Catholic Church. The first was a log structure! This present church was built in 1869. The date can be found at the apex of the doorway, above the stained-glass window featuring St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM1BKHH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2025
Views: 0
Historical Atlas"Planned, according to tradition, by the Rev. Peter Richard, pastor who came from Loire, France, 1868. First (1847-51) resident pastor, the Most Rev. Claude Dubuis, returned as Bishop of Texas to lay cornerstone on July 2, 1868. Locally quarried limestone and labor of men of Parish went into the construction. First Mass was celebrated in this church by Father Richard on Aug. 25, 1870, Feast Day of St. Louis, Patron of the Parish."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/02/1868
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
610 Madrid
Castroville, TX USA
78009
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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