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Revision as of 12:06, 26 October 2024
Birmingham, Alabama, often referred to simply as Birmingham, is a city known for its rich history, cultural significance, and as a center of civil rights movement activities in the United States. Established in 1871, Birmingham was named after the industrial city in England. Its location, where the mineral-rich regions of Alabama met, led to rapid industrial growth, earning it the nickname "The Magic City" for its quick development.
Catholic history
The Catholic presence in Alabama dates back to the 18th century with French and Spanish missionaries, but Birmingham's Catholic history really begins with the city's establishment in the late 19th century. The first Catholic church in Birmingham was St. Paul's, established in 1872. It served as a cornerstone for the Catholic community in the burgeoning city.
Parishes
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| _pageName |
City |
MailingAddress |
|---|
| Blessed Sacrament (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
1460 Pearson Ave SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211 |
| Cathedral of Saint Paul (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
2120 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 |
| Cathedral of St. Paul (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
2120 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 |
| Holy Rosary (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
7414 Georgia Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35212 |
| Our Lady of Fatima (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
708 1st St S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
980 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
1728 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 |
| Our Lady of the Valley (Diocese of Birmingham, Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
5514 Double Oak Lane, Birmingham, AL 35242 |
| Our Lady Queen of the Universe (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
961 Center St N, Birmingham, Alabama 35204 |
| St. Barnabas (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
7921 1st Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35206 |
| St. Francis Xavier (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
2 Xavier Circle, Birmingham, Alabama 35213 |
| St. Luke Hwang (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
759 Valley St, Birmingham, Alabama 35226 |
| St. Mark the Evangelist (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
7340 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 |
| St. Stanislaus (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
904 Indiana St, Birmingham, Alabama 35224 |
| St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic University Chapel (Diocese of Birmingham) |
Birmingham, AL |
1515 12th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 |