Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help - Santa Clara, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 20.851 W 121° 56.841
10S E 593234 N 4133944
The Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help dates back to 1904. It was originally the Elim Church.
Waymark Code: WMAR4B
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 2

From "Santa Clara (Images of America": "This is the only Gothic-style church in Santa Clara. Originally organized in 1851 as the Advent Christian Church, this building was erected in 1904 and is now located on the corner of Homestead and Monroe Streets. Today the church serves as the German Elim Assembly of God. The church has changed ownership and is now called Oratory of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Traditional Catholic Chapel."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1904

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

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: 7:45 AM

Street address of Church:
Monroe and Homestead
Santa Clara, CA USA


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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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