St Mary Catholic Church Orange TX

St Mary Catholic Church Orange TX FATHER ANTONY PAULOSE, PASTOR
Located at 912 W. Cherry Avenue in Orange, Texas. A second Saint Vital Church was built on Sixth Street the next year. Joseph P.

Saint Mary Catholic Church has a long and distinguished history since 1880 in Orange, Texas. Visiting missionary priests celebrated mass in Catholic homes throughout Orange county until 1880 when the first Catholic Church, Saint Vital, was built. The little 40 x 65 feet church contained a bell from a Southern Pacific switch engine, a small pump organ, and log slabs for seating. Unfortunately, the

little church at Pine and Sixth Streets was completely destroyed by a storm in 1886. In 1896 Orange was assigned its first resident priest, Father J.M. Moran, an Irishman, who served Orange for ten years. In 1898, again a great storm did damage and blew the church off its foundation. As part of its restoration, a steeple and pew benches were added as well as a larger, hand-powered organ. Orange's second pastor was Reverend Robert Frei. He arrived in 1908 and served for twelve years. During his service, the parish purchased property on Ninth and Cherry Streets and the church was moved to its new site. A short time later, fire damaged the interior of the church, but undaunted, the parishioners restored their church once more. However, in 1911, when the Saint Vital Church was totally destroyed by fire, the people set out to build a completely new church. In 1912, the new church was dedicated to Mary, Mother of Jesus, and continues today as Saint Mary Catholic Church. Father Frei's successor was Father Otto Bauer who stayed for nine years. Since then, Saint Mary has been served by many other fine pastors: Rev. George Berberich, Msgr. Joseph Berberich, Rev. Charles Sacco, Rev. William Manger, Msgr. Marvin Enderle, Rev. Daleo and our present Pastor, Rev. Antony Paulose.

09/01/2026
Weekend of August 29-30, 2026: Parish Bulletin
09/01/2026

Weekend of August 29-30, 2026: Parish Bulletin

08/29/2026

Discipleship I and Pre-Theology I men taking over the University of Dallas campus.đŸ˜€

08/29/2026

Our Summer Scavenger Hunt ends on August 31, and there's still time to solve clues! Visit dioceseofbmt.org/60th-anniversary to get the details on all the fun!

08/29/2026

A wonderful opportunity for our faith community!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Beginning of Classes for St Mary/St Therese CCD (Religious Education) St Mary/St Therese CC...
08/27/2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Beginning of Classes for St Mary/St Therese CCD (Religious Education)

St Mary/St Therese CCD (Religious Education) classes began today. Students, teachers, and their families started the new academic year with an all-program Mass.

As a parish family, let us pray for our students, that they focus on lessons presented by clergy and teachers, to become more knowledgeable about their Catholic faith. Let us pray for our clergy, teachers and staff members, to be guided by the Holy Spirit, to educate our students as they travel their faith journey to becoming faithful Catholics.

Check out the new ministry that is coming soon to St Mary! If interested, please contact the parish office at 409-883-2...
08/26/2026

Check out the new ministry that is coming soon to St Mary! If interested, please contact the parish office at 409-883-2883.

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912 W Cherry Avenue
Orange, TX
77630

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+14098832883

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