St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
3901 South Sunnylane Road
Del City, Oklahoma 73115
Parish Office 405-677-4873
Religious Education Office 405 672-8488
Parish Fax 405-619-0596
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St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 3901 South Sunnylane Road |
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History of Our ParishDEL CITY, with a current population of 36,000, was founded in 1946 by George Epperly, who purchased and developed 160 acres in what is now the center of town. At first known as Epperly Heights, Del City was eventually named for the developer's daughter, Delaphene Campbell. Similarly, St. Paul the Apostle parish was founded in 1956 as St. Francis Xavier. With Father Bernard Havlick as first pastor, it was planned to serve the people of Del City and southeast Oklahoma City. By 1966 the parish had grown to 340 families, and there was a need for a larger church. The parish bought ten acres on Sunnylane Road, and ground was broken for a new building in January 1966. The first Mass in the new church was celebrated on October 2, 1966, and 'Bishop Reed dedicated it on November 22. The parish, name change occurred in 1967, apparently at the instigation of then-pastor Father Ernest Flusche. In 1979 a new parish rectory was built adjacent to the church, and a parish hall was added in 1985. The parish now numbers about 450 families. |
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