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St. Francis Xavier, Parkersburg

Pastor
Very Rev. John Rice, V.G., V.F.
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Victor F. Cwynar, Jr.
Secretary
Ms. Lois Hicks
Bookkeeper
Ms. Colleen Newhart
School
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
School
Parkersburg Catholic High School
Missions
St. Monica Mission, Lubeck
Cemeteries
Green Hill Cemetery, Eaton
Cemeteries
Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Parkersburg
Cemeteries
Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Parkersburg
Cemeteries
Old Catholic Cemetery, Parkersburg
Vicariate
Parkersburg Vicariate
Address
532 Market St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States
County
Wood
Email
stxoffice@stx-pburg.org
Established Date
1853
Phone
(304) 422-6786
Rectory Phone
(304) 422-6786
Fax
(304) 422-6789
Mailing Address
609 Market St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101, United States
Masses
Sun. 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 5:00 p.m.; First Sat. 8:00 a.m.; Mon., Fri. 12:10 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. 8:00 a.m.; Holy Day as announced
Reconciliation
Sat. 4:00-4:45 p.m.; or by appointment
2024 Average Total Mass Attendance
293
Parish ID
2101
Website
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Additional Information

The following Church is incorporated into St. Francis Xavier Parish, Parkersburg: The territory of St. Monica Parish, Lubeck, is merged into the territory of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Parkersburg, with the former Parish becoming a Mission of St. Francis Xavier effective November 26, 2017.

History

St. Francis Xavier Parish was one of the first faith communities in the Diocese. On property purchased by Bishop Whelan, a small brick church was built in 1849 for the twelve families of the parish. First known as St. Mary's, the parish was later rededicated to St. Francis Xavier. A larger, old-world-style church, dedicated in 1870, is still noted for its magnificent mural paintings. Significant restoration projects in 1978 and 1994 have returned the church to its original grandeur.