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N.Y.) Church of St. Paul the Apostle (New York

Founded in New York in 1858, this historic parish became the mother church of the Paulist Fathers and grew from Isaac Thomas Hecker’s vision of a Catholic community engaged with American life. Its story blends faith, architecture, and a long tradition of welcome on Manhattan’s West Side.

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Sermons by the Fathers of the Congregation of St. Paul the Apostle, Volume VI.

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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The Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Manhattan was established in 1858 by Isaac Thomas Hecker, founder of the Paulist Fathers. It is widely described as the mother church of the Paulists, the first religious community of Catholic priests founded in the United States.

The parish quickly outgrew its earliest home, and the present church rose in the late 19th century near Columbus Circle. Official parish history notes that the cornerstone of the current building was laid in 1876, with the church dedicated in 1885. Over time, it became known not only for its size and Gothic Revival design, but also for the Paulists’ mission of evangelization and engagement with culture.

Today, the parish presents itself as a welcoming community rooted in prayer, service, and outreach. That combination of historic significance and active ministry gives the church a distinctive place in New York Catholic life.