Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Miami, Florida, United States
Sts. Peter & Paul is a Catholic church building located in Miami that serves as a center for religious gatherings and community worship. The structure accommodates regular liturgical services and religious activities for the local congregation.
The parish was established in 1939 and the building was completed the following year in 1940. This early foundation made it an important religious center in Miami's developing neighborhood.
The parish was founded on Christmas Day 1939, and its school opened on 15 September 1941 with 300 students in grades 1 to 9, taught by Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine. The school held its first high school graduation in 1946 with 17 graduates and its last in 1956 with 47; eighth-grade graduations continue. In 2023 alumna Amanda Padierne Delgado, Class of 1995, returned as principal.
The church stands at 900 S.W. 26th Road in Miami, a short drive southwest of downtown and near the Little Havana area. The parish was founded on December 25, 1939, and the building was dedicated in February 1940. Visitors can reach the entrance from the street-side parking area; check the parish office for current service times before visiting.
The school opened on September 15, 1941, with 300 students in grades 1 through 9, adding a grade each year. Its first high school class graduated in 1946 with 17 students; enrollment reached 650 in 1945 and 1,200 in 1962. The last high school graduation was in 1956, with 47 graduates, and the school has held 8th grade graduations since.
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