Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Roman Catholic church in Toulminville, Mobile, United States
Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church is a vernacular-style church building in the Toulminville neighborhood of Mobile, Alabama. Completed in 1916, it replaced an earlier structure destroyed by a hurricane and serves as the parish church for St. Francis Xavier Parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile.
The original church was destroyed by a hurricane, and the current building was completed in 1916 to replace it. The structure received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1991 for its historical value to the region.
The parish was established to serve the Catholic community in this neighborhood. It remains an active place of worship where locals gather for religious services and community events.
The church is easily accessible with facilities for people with mobility concerns. Regular services and events are held throughout the week, so visitors should check when visiting to avoid disruptions.
The parish dates to 1868, but the present church is the second building on the site: the earlier structure was destroyed in a hurricane, and the 1916 replacement is what stands today. Its National Register listing of July 3, 1991 came through the Historic Roman Catholic Properties in Mobile Multiple Property Submission, a thematic nomination covering several parishes at once.
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