Day 6 early PM
The Church at the Annunciation since 1869
An enduring institution for 155 years! It is the oldest Catholic Church still in use in Houston today, making it the mother of all Houston parishes. The brick used for construction was purchased from the old courthouse, while the half-block lot was bought for $2,000 by the Bishop of Galveston in 1866.
This church has only had 8 pastors since its inception, with each pastor serving an average of 20 years and this church is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Transfiguration fresco was installed in 1894. Five parishes were formed from the Annunciation.