Oldest Catholic parish in North Carolina
N 35° 06.585 W 077° 02.355
18S E 314150 N 3887116
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in downtown New Bern was constructed by the oldest Catholic parish in North Carolina, founded in 1824. The church's cornerstone was laid in 1840.
Waymark Code: WM81VD
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2010
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This Old Church is St. James's Roman Catholic Church. It was constructed by North Carolina's oldest Catholic Parish which was founded in 1824. The church historic sign in front of the building reads:
"The oldest Catholic Church in North Carolina, St. Paul's was constructed by Hardy Lane to the plan of Wm. H. Burgwin. Bishop John England laid the cornerstone in 1840. The steeple was added in 1896 by Herbert Simpson."
Services are still held at the church, although it looks like this is on Fridays only. See the gallery for a shot of the sign on the door with the church schedule.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1840
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Friday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 1:00 PM
Street address of Church:
510 Middle St
New Bern, NC USA
28560
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1824
More Information - Web URL: [Web Link]
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