Highlights of Our Parish History

August 11, 2007

Dedication of the new chapel, adoration chapel and narthex was celebrated with Bishop Gregory Aymond on this date. Copies of the commemorative booklet from that event may be obtained from the church office or by emailing Evelyn McNair.

January 2007

The new chapel, Adoration Chapel and narthex began to be used by the parish. These new spaces were the culmination of 14 years of study, fundraising and almost two years of construction. A complete "Project History" can be found at this link.

February 26, 2005

Groundbreaking was held for the new addition to the sanctuary that will include a 300-seat chapel, Adoration chapel and narthex with new baptismal font, confessionals, ministry room and restrooms.

2002

St. Louis Parish celebrated its 50th anniversary. A detailed accounting of our parish's first 50 years is available in book form in the parish office on request.

1992

Rev. Bernard Goertz was appointed interim administrator until Rev. Charles L. Covington could take over as the fifth pastor in January 1993.

1991

Rev. Kirby D. Garner was appointed the fourth pastor of St. Louis. The diocesan offices moved and the original convent became the parish administrative office.

1989

Rev. Donald Moss was named the third pastor. He initiated an addition to the school that included a dedicated science lab, music room and additional classrooms. These were dedicated in 1991.

1988

The convent was converted to offices for use by the Diocese of Austin.

1982

Parish Activity Center (now known as Wozniak Hall) and Gymnasium were added to the campus. The original church was converted to a Parish Education Center.

1973

Rev. Louis J. Wozniak was appointed the second pastor.

October 25, 1970

The current sanctuary and rectory, facing Burnet Road, are dedicated.

1967

Secondary classroom building, administration building and kindergarten building were added to the school.

September 1956

St. Louis School opens for classes with a classroom building and convent for the Holy Cross nuns.

1954

First parish rectory on St. Joseph Blvd was completed.

February 1, 1953

First church services were held in the new church on St. Joseph Blvd. (now our current Parish Education Center).

January 1952

St. Louis King of France Catholic Church established by the first Bishop of Austin, Louis J. Reicher. Rev. Edward C. Matocha appointed as the first pastor. The first church services were held in temporary facilities at 5249 Burnet Road (a converted café).

Other History

Click this link for more information on Louis IX, King of France, for whom our parish is named.