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History of our Parish & School
Welcome to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church & School. Our parish was founded in 1955. Two years earlier, the decision was made to form a new parish to the north of St. Mary Magdalen. Eleven and a half acres of land were purchased at Dewhurst Road and Beryl Drive for the new parish. In 1954 Msgr. Michael J. Holden accepted the responsiblity to build the new parish that was to be a church and school for the growing number of Catholics in the area.
By June 1955 the temporary church and 12 classrooms were completed. Archbishop Robert E. Lucey offered a Solemn Mass and blessed the buildings on June 12, 1955. St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church began with 635 registared families. The Catholic School opened on September 6, 1955 with an enrollment of 465 children.
Construction of the present church began February 21, 1965 and was blessed and dedicated by Archbishop Lucey. The temporary church was renovated and today serves as a spacious library and school administration offices.
The Presentation Sisters, with their Irish spirit, founded our school, led our ministries and shared their love and generosity with all. Although some things have changed in our day, we invite you to join our parish community and live out His Love with us.
(Peter Sauder~Redondo Manufacturing Company 1964) -
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