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A landmark Catholic church on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, this historic parish is the mother church of the Paulist Fathers. Known for its striking architecture and strong musical and spiritual life, it has long been a notable part of New York City’s religious landscape.

by Paulist Fathers, N.Y.) Church of St. Paul the Apostle (New York
Built in the late 19th century on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle is a Roman Catholic church in New York City. It is especially significant as the mother church of the Paulist Fathers, the first religious community of Catholic priests founded in the United States.
The church is widely recognized for its grand design and artistic interior, and it has been described as a major historic Catholic church in the city. Its home parish and wider ministry have made it an important center for worship, music, and public religious life on the Upper West Side.
Today, it remains an active parish while also standing as a historic New York landmark. Its identity is closely tied to the Paulist mission of preaching, outreach, and engagement with the wider world.