Annunciation Catholic Church

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Annunciation Catholic Church The Church of the Annunciation is the oldest Catholic Church still in use in Houston today, making it the "mother" of all Houston parishes. Pastor: Rev.

Paul Felix Annunciation Catholic Church was the second Catholic Church established in Houston and was an outgrowth of the original St Vincent’s established in 1839. It was the work of the Very Rev. Joseph Querat, a canon of the Cathedral in Lyons, France and a missionary to Texas from 1852 -1878. In 1866 the bishop of Galveston, Claude M. Dubuis, purchased from Peter W. Gray the half block at Texas and Crawford streets for $2,000. Texas architect Nicholas J. Clayton designed the structure using the Gothic forms of European cathedrals. The bricks from the old Harris County Courthouse were purchased and used for the construction of the church which was started in 1867 and completed in 1874. On April 25, 1869, the cornerstone was laid by dignitaries who marched to this site from old St Vincent’s; the sacristy and steeple were added between 1881 and 1884. Standing near the business center of Houston, Annunciation was the home of the city’s early leaders and has continued to minister to the faithful of Houston and thousands of visitors each year. Although the founding pastor planned an edifice in a style worthy of a Cathedral, it never gained that status. The church is located at the corner of Texas Ave and Crawford and is the oldest existing church building in the city. Nicholas J. Clayton was the man most responsible for the remarkable buildings found in Houston and Galveston. In addition to Annunciation Church, Clayton's work includes the Bishop's Palace, St Patrick's, St. Mary's, Sacred Heart, St. Mary's University, St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin, and Ursuline Academy in Dallas and many others...

Annunciation was recorded as a Texas historic landmark 1969.

A message from Archbishop Vasquez
10/05/2026

A message from Archbishop Vasquez

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez sh...

Come experience sacred music in one of Houston’s most beautiful and historic churches. Join us for Serata Sacra: An Even...
09/21/2026

Come experience sacred music in one of Houston’s most beautiful and historic churches. Join us for Serata Sacra: An Evening of Sacred Music by Opera Composers at the historic Church of the Annunciation.

Tenor Angelo Ferrari, joined by Annunciation’s Director of Sacred Music, Catherine Schaefer, organist, will present an evening of sacred music drawn from the great operatic tradition.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Church of the Annunciation
1618 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77003

Admission is free with RSVP. Donations greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity in keeping this going.

Complimentary parking is available in our parking garage across from the church on Jackson Street.

RSVP & More Info: https://annunciationcc.org/events/angelo-ferrari-october-1

07/15/2026
The ticketing deadline for the Hail Holy Queen luncheon honoring our Blessing Mother has been extended to Wednesday, May...
05/26/2026

The ticketing deadline for the Hail Holy Queen luncheon honoring our Blessing Mother has been extended to Wednesday, May 27 at midnight! See event details below. Guadalupe Radio Network Wyatt Goolsby Marian Daughters of Annunciation

Hail Holy Queen: A Day for the Ladies of HoustonSomething special is coming May 30. The Marian Daughters are throwing op...
05/20/2026

Hail Holy Queen: A Day for the Ladies of Houston
Something special is coming May 30. The Marian Daughters are throwing open the doors of the Houston Saengerhalle for an afternoon you won't want to miss: inspiring speakers, sacred music, a silent auction, and a room full of Catholic women lifting up Our Lady together.

Speakers:
Fr. Paul Felix, Pastor of Annunciation
Princess Maria-Anna Galitzine, granddaughter of Blessed Karl of Austria

The Annunciation Schola performing Marian hymns under the direction of Catherine Schaefer

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đź“…Saturday, May 30 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
đź“ŤHouston Saengerhalle, 1703 Heights Blvd
$40 Adult | $20 Youth (12-17)
Tickets close May 25. Don't wait.
Grab yours → bit.ly/HailHolyQueen2026

One week from tomorrow. ✨On Thursday, May 21 at 7:00pm, the Catholic Church of the Annunciation hosts An Evening of Sacr...
05/14/2026

One week from tomorrow. ✨

On Thursday, May 21 at 7:00pm, the Catholic Church of the Annunciation hosts An Evening of Sacred Music, an extraordinary concert led by Ferenc Illényi, First Violinist with the Houston Symphony since 1991.

🎻 Part I: Sacred works for violin and organ, culminating in Albinoni's Adagio in G, performed beneath the soaring acoustics of our recently restored pipe organ. Ferenc Illényi, violin. Andrea Slack, organ.

🎻 Part II: Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons in its entirety, with Ferenc joined by Molly Hammond (harpsichord) and Louis-Marie Fardet (cello).

This is the first of a new series of premium sacred arts events at Annunciation, a chance to hear one of Houston's finest violinists in one of the city's most beautiful sacred spaces.

Free admission. Free-will offering received at the door. Children 10 and over welcome.

đź“Ť 1618 Texas Ave, Downtown Houston
🅿️ Parish garage at 1701 Capitol St
Full details 👉 annunciationcc.org/events/smconcert
RSVP 👉 tinyurl.com/c5sna3v3

In case you missed it:Tonight we celebrate our Patronal Feast — the Solemnity of the Annunciation!6:30pm — Blessing & Re...
03/25/2026

In case you missed it:

Tonight we celebrate our Patronal Feast — the Solemnity of the Annunciation!

6:30pm — Blessing & Rededication of the Pipe Organ
7:00pm — Traditional Latin Mass
Reception with food and drinks in Foley House after Mass

1618 Texas Ave, Houston, TX
https://annunciationcc.org/events/patronalfeast

Fr. Felix made these by hand- and every material was chosen with purpose.Four one-of-a-kind rosaries are up for silent a...
03/19/2026

Fr. Felix made these by hand- and every material was chosen with purpose.

Four one-of-a-kind rosaries are up for silent auction this Saturday at the St. Joseph Altar. Volcanic rock and semi-precious jade beads, a "Tree of Life" crucifix drawn from the Dogwood Legend and the Sunday Liturgy of the Hours, medals honoring St. Michael, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady Untier of Knots, and the Divine Mercy. Two for the men, two for the ladies. Each comes with a rosary pouch and a devotional prayer card.

All proceeds support the Marian Daughters scholarship program and the upkeep of our beloved parish.

More details and full descriptions: https://annunciationcc.org/events/sja

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph — Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster-father of the Son o...
03/19/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph — Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster-father of the Son of God, and Patron of the Universal Church.

As you pray today, ask for his intercession. For your family. For the Church. For the grace to do what needs to be done without needing the credit.

Happy feast day

Address

1618 Texas Street
Houston, TX
77003

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11:30am
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 11:30am
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 11:30am
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 11:30am
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 11:30am
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17132222289

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