St. Ann's - Bethany Beach, MD - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

St Ann's Roman Catholic Church was established in 1955 to minister to the growing numbers of Catholic vacationers in the area. The parish began as a mission to St. Edmonds's parish in Rehoboth Beach but later had its mission status transferred to the charge of St. Michael's Church in Georgetown. It became a parish in its own right in 1972 with the appointment of Rev. Richard F. Gardiner as the first full-time resident priest. During his tenure, Fr. Gardiner directed the construction of the present church, seating 1000 worshippers and at which seven masses are conducted each weekend during the summer months. The original church was then converted to a social hall, now called Delaney Hall in honor of one of St. Ann's most beloved visiting priests, Fr. James Delaney.

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Diocese: Diocese of Wilmington Address/Location: 691 Garfield Pkwy Bethany Beach, DE USA 19930 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed Date of building construction: Not listed Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed Archdiocese: Not listed

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