St. Patrick Catholic Church (Miami Beach, Florida)
St. Patrick Catholic Church was the first Catholic parish on Miami Beach. The church is located at 3716 Garden Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33141. Father Roberto Cid is pastor.
History
Father William Barry was born in Ireland and ordained a priest in the
The first mass was celebrated in Miami Beach Gardens theater on 41st Street and Alton Road on Sunday, May 13th, 1926.[1]
Carl G. Fisher, a non-Catholic, donated five polo stables to Father Barry for use as a church and school for St. Patrick Parish. On June 2, 1926, the first mass was held in a refurbished stable.[citation needed]
After the September 17, 1926 hurricane, Father Barry and a committee of parishioners chose a site of twelve lots between 39th and 40th streets for a new church, rectory, convent, school, recreation hall, and auditorium.[citation needed]
On February 22, 1928, the cornerstone for the church was laid. The church was dedicated on February 3, 1929. The seating capacity is 700.[citation needed]
In 1942, Miami Beach became host to an
St. Patrick Catholic Church Pastors
- Rev. William Barry (1926-1966)
- Rev. Msgr. James J. Walsh (1966-1971)
- Rev. Rene H. Gracida (1971-1972)
- Rev. Joseph P. Cronin (1972-1981)
- Rev. James P. Murphy (1981-1996)
- Rev. Msgr. John Vaughan (1996-2012)
- Rev. Roberto Cid (2012-Present)
External links
References
- ISBN 978-0-7385-0644-9.