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St. Patrick Church was established in 1844, the first St. Patrick's church was a log structure which served the pioneers in the Meramec River area until a stone church was completed a few years after 1864. 
Building was interrupted during the civil war and the church was completed
in 1866. This was due primarily through the efforts of Father Edward
Berry who finished the project begun by Father Phillip Grace in 1857. The stone church
suffered extensive damage from a fire in 1885 leaving only the stone
walls. With the generosity and dedication of the parishioners, in less
than a year both church and rectory were completed. Fr. Berry continued to
serve the parish until his death in 1901. Father E. T. Gallagher was
assigned to St. Patrick's in 1901 and worked in the area for five years.
He died March 16, 1906 and was buried at St. Patrick's Church. Father Arthur O'Reilly was assigned to Armagh in 1906 and it is with him that the official history of St. James Church begins. After St. James in Catawissa was built in 1924, St. Patrick's closed it doors. The church is used for wedding and special occasions today and have a fund raiser every year through the parish picnic in August with a mass at 11am and the festivities following. Detailed
History of the Pioneers and Priest of St. Patrick's Church
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St. James Catholic Church 1107 Summit - Catawissa, MO 63015 Rectory Phone (636) 271-6038, FAX (636) 257-2235, Hall (636) 257-8323 Mass Schedules - See Announcements Baptisms by Appointment - Arrange for Marriage at least six months in advance. |