St Peter Claver Catholic Church

St Peter Claver Catholic Church Feastday: September 9th Battling through a history of racially-motivated opposition, the first church building was finally erected in 1915.

St Peter Claver Church, Tampa - named for a saint who opposed slavery and ministered to Black slaves can trace its beginnings back to 1893. First established by the Sisters of the Holy Names, the elementary school began classes on February 2, 1894 for sixteen African American students. The current school (located at 1401 Governor St) was built in 1929 and now stands as the oldest parochial school

within the state of Florida and the oldest African American school of any kind still serving students in Hillsborough County. The current church (located at 1203 North Nebraska Ave) was dedicated in 1969 and is home to parishioners who reside throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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(OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV's acknowledgment of the Church's role in slavery is "only proper and just," said Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr., who is president of the National Black Catholic Congress.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to the men of the parish for the lovely breakfast this morning! Special thanks to Joseph B...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to the men of the parish for the lovely breakfast this morning! Special thanks to Joseph Bodden for coordinating the breakfast.

Happy Mother’s Day!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/03/2026
St. Peter Claver's Jackie Coy speaking on the affordable housing crisis at the HOPE Nehemiah Action.
04/21/2026

St. Peter Claver's Jackie Coy speaking on the affordable housing crisis at the HOPE Nehemiah Action.

One of our great St. Peter Claver parishioners!
01/30/2026

One of our great St. Peter Claver parishioners!

An American Patriot - Celebrating William B. Robertson’s legacy, Jan. 31, 1933- June 22, 2021. “Having served five presidents of the United States in sixty-five countries around the world. I consider myself to be a true American patriot…” Millions of us refused to break, we have fought back, using every tool available! My intention in sharing my life story has never been to brag but rather to inspire young Black Americans to not give in but to rise and succeed. - ‘ Lifting Every Voice’ My Journey from Segregated Roanoke to the Corridors of Power. P, 153.

Celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after Mass today.
01/18/2026

Celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. after Mass today.

Address

1203 N Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, FL
33602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18132237098

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