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N.Y.) Church of St. Paul the Apostle (New York
A historic Manhattan parish and the mother church of the Paulist Fathers, this landmark has been part of New York Catholic life since the 19th century. Known for its Gothic Revival architecture and strong ties to faith, culture, and community outreach, it remains an active and welcoming church on the Upper West Side.
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Sermons by the Fathers of the Congregation of St. Paul the Apostle, Volume VI.
by Paulist Fathers, N.Y.) Church of St. Paul the Apostle (New York
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Founded in 1858 on Manhattan’s West Side, this church became the mother church of the Paulist Fathers, the first religious community of Catholic priests founded in the United States. The parish quickly outgrew its first home, and the present church was built between 1876 and 1884.
The building is especially noted for its Late Gothic Revival design. Sources describe Jeremiah O'Rourke as the original architect, with Paulist priest George Deshon taking over the project after O'Rourke’s death. The church has long been recognized as both a New York City landmark and a place of architectural and historical importance.
Today, it continues as an active parish on the Upper West Side, serving worshippers in person and online. The church presents itself as a home for diverse ministries, arts and literary programs, and outreach efforts, reflecting its long-standing mission at the intersection of faith and culture.