Holy Apostles Catholic Church has been growing and serving our community in the northeast section of Colorado Springs since 1972. We have a long and fulfilling history that we are proud of. With the arrival of Msgr. John Albert in November of 1972 the Church began with only13 families that met in the Pastor’s house and Wilson/Madison Elementary schools. With a large Catholic community in the Northeast end of Colorado Springs plans for the first Church building were under way and was dedicated in 1974. The number of Parishoners quickly grew to 750 by the end of 1978. In 1981 Father Paul Wicker began to lead the church, and in 1984 there were over 1,200 families, and Holy Apostles was out growing its first building and finished a new Church at the end of 1987 that we still occupy today. Today Holy Apostles Church has over 2,300 active parishioner families. | Below is a timeline of key events that outline our growth and changes over the years. | - Catholics of Northeast Colorado Springs formed in 1972
- In the winter of 1972 the original 13 families met with Msgr. John Albert, founding Pastor
- April 15, 1973: Group begins two Sunday masses at Wilson School – 75 families
- July 1, 1973: Officially designated as a parish – 250 families
- July 7, 1974: Dedication of original church building – 450 families
- October, 1978: Parish census indicates 750 families
- 1981 arrival of Fr. Paul Wicker brought adept administrator and charismatic
priest to shepherd parish - March, 1982: Contract for purchase of land at Oro Blanco and North Carefree Circle
- April, 1982: Parish door-to-door census indicates 1,200 families are attending the Church.
- Completion of present church in 1987 insured growing parish had “home
to meet all needs" - New Parish Building dedicated on Feast of the Assumption 1987
- 1988: Fr. Paul celebrates 25th anniversary of Ordination
- 1991: is the first Annual Parish International Food Festival
- 1995: Fr. Paul visits Ukraine and establishes Sister Parish relationship
with Annunciation Parish in Sumy, Ukraine as an Outreach Ministry - March 2003: The Annual St. Joseph's Day Altar & Dinner Started
- December 2003: Fr. Paul celebrates 40th Anniversary of Ordination
- 2005: Parish pays off Mortgage
- Today there are over 2,300 registered families that attend the Church with over 70 active ministries
Come visit us -- We invite you to be a part of our future! |
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