Queen of Vietnam Catholic Church - Port Arthur, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 54.141 W 093° 54.772
15R E 411867 N 3308314
First Vietnamese Parish in the United States to be officially established on March 3, 1977 in the Diocese of Beaumont, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMZZD2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2019
Views: 1
Vietnamese refugees began to settle in the Golden Triangle area in 1975. In 1976 they met with the Bishop and requested a Vietnamese Chaplain. Father Tran Thai Son was sent to minister to the people. In 1977 Father Do Thai Hoa replaced Father Tran Thai Son. The Vietnamese services where held in St. Mary's Church. In 1978 they searched for a church and bought the existing church on 9th Avenue. On Dec. 25, 1979 the church was consecrated.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 03/03/1977
Diocese: Beaumont
Address/Location:
801 9th Avenue
Port Arthur, TX USA
77642
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of building construction: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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