St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze

St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze The mission of St. Ann Catholic Church is to be a living Catholic Christian faith community that see Parish History
St. Reverend Monsignor William J. And Mrs. B.J.

Ann Catholic Church of Gulf Breeze, Florida originated as a mission church of St. Michael Catholic Church of Pensacola, Florida. Cusick, pastor of St. Michael from 1939-1971, directed the building of St. Ann Chapel for summer residents and tourists.
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Mr. Carl T. Hoffman donated the property and the Chapel was completed and dedicated on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 1949. Mass was celebrated every S

unday at 7:30 a.m. and the Chapel was closed after Labor Day each year. After reopening in the summer of 1950, St. Ann Chapel remained open year round to serve a small but growing community in Gulf Breeze. On October 3, 1958, Bishop Thomas J. Toolen appointed the Reverend James F. Gallagher as the first resident pastor of the new St. Ann Catholic Church.
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The Hoffman Foundation, the same donors of the original Chapel property, donated the land for the existing St. Ann Catholic Church at 100 Daniel Drive. Architect and parishioner Mr. Sam Marshall designed the new church and rectory that was built by contractor and parishioner Mr. Nickelsen. The cornerstone was laid in August of 1960 and Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen, Bishop of Mobile-Birmingham Diocese, dedicated the new St. Ann Catholic Church on March 12, 1961.
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Priests who have served as Pastor of St. Ann included: Father James F. Gallagher, Father John F. Colreavy, Father Thomas Sadler, Monsignor Terrell F. Solana, and Monsignor Luke Hunt.
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God’s work has spread in the parish of St. Ann and in the Gulf Breeze community. What was a small mission chapel in 1949 with only summer parishioners and tourists in attendance grew to a year round church with approximately 900 families, operates a year round Discovery School, and maintains facilities including the Church, Chapel, Education Building, Parish Hall, and Family Life Center.

School's starting! Make "THE CLIMB" part of your weekly schedule. Open to all middle school students! Contact Olivia ...
08/09/2026

School's starting! Make "THE CLIMB" part of your weekly schedule. Open to all middle school students! Contact Olivia @ [email protected] for more info!

It's B-I-N-G-O time again! Join us this Sunday, July 26 from 4-6pm at St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze for an afte...
07/22/2026

It's B-I-N-G-O time again! Join us this Sunday, July 26 from 4-6pm at St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze for an afternoon of great prizes and ample fun with Play Bingo Pensacola! All are welcome!

Summer OCIA ends soon! 🌞️ Introducing our Fall-Spring OCIA! 🎉
07/20/2026

Summer OCIA ends soon! 🌞️ Introducing our Fall-Spring OCIA! 🎉

07/07/2026

🎉 Welcome Aboard! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to officially announce that Jennifer Strash has joined the St. Ann/OLOA family as our new Director of Religious Education! Her first day on campus was July 6, 2026.

Jennifer comes to us all the way from Yorktown, VA, where she served as the DRE at St. Joan of Arc. She brings an incredible 14 years of experience, a deeply mission-minded heart, and a vibrant energy that we know will bless our children, youth, and families immensely.

Please join us in giving Jennifer a warm St. Ann/OLOA welcome! We are so excited to see how God works through her ministry here.

💬 Leave a comment below to welcome Jennifer to the community! 👇

🎶 You're Invited to a Special Afternoon of Music! 🎶Join us this Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM at St. Ann Catholic Church in...
06/12/2026

🎶 You're Invited to a Special Afternoon of Music! 🎶

Join us this Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM at St. Ann Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze for the Dedication Concert of our new Allen Organ, featuring internationally acclaimed concert organist Hector Olivera.

Maestro Olivera has captivated audiences around the world with his extraordinary artistry and inspiring performances. Experience the incredible sound of St. Ann's new Allen Rudy Lucente Designer Series RLX-66a GENISYS Organ with APEX Tone Technology in this memorable celebration of music and faith.

📍 St. Ann Catholic Church
100 Daniel Drive
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

🗓️ Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM

✨ Admission is FREE and open to the public. Invite your family and friends to enjoy this extraordinary concert event!

Get a glimpse of Maestro Hector Olivera's remarkable talent here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Z6nsrTcFY

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B-I-N-G-O is back. Join us on Sunday, May 31 from 4-6pm at St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze with Play Bingo Pensac...
05/21/2026

B-I-N-G-O is back. Join us on Sunday, May 31 from 4-6pm at St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze with Play Bingo Pensacola for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Share with your friends!

05/21/2026
Please celebrate with us during these most holy of weeks! (SA - St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze) (OLOA - Our Lady ...
03/28/2026

Please celebrate with us during these most holy of weeks!
(SA - St. Ann Catholic Parish - Gulf Breeze)
(OLOA - Our Lady of the Assumption - Pensacola Beach)

Address

100 Daniel Street
Gulf Breeze, FL
32561

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 6pm
Sunday 8:15am - 9:15am
11am - 12pm

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+18509322859

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