St. Paul the Apostle
Address
326 South Washington Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone
(337) 235-0272About St. Paul the Apostle
Founded in 1911 as the first African-American parish in the Acadiana region, St. Paul the Apostle in Lafayette, Louisiana, stands as a historic anchor of Black Catholic life in the Diocese of Lafayette. Served by the Divine Word Missionaries, the parish includes a sister chapel — Our Lady of Good Hope, established in 1950 — and ministers to the historic Freetown and Port Rico neighborhoods. A daily 6:20 a.m. Mass, three Sunday Masses, and active groups including the Knights of Peter Claver reflect its deep, devout community.
St. Paul the Apostle is a Roman Catholic parish in Lafayette, Louisiana, part of the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana. The parish offers Mass 9 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 9 AM and 11 AM. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Schedule: Sunday, 7 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Paul the Apostle? ▼
St. Paul the Apostle Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Paul the Apostle? ▼
Yes, St. Paul the Apostle celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Paul the Apostle have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Paul the Apostle offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6:20 AM.
Where is St. Paul the Apostle located? ▼
St. Paul the Apostle is located at 326 South Washington Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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