Today in Texas History – September 29

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Panna Maria Texas

In 1856, Father Leopold Moczygemba consecrated the first Polish Catholic church in the United States in Panna Maria. The first church was destroyed by lightning in 1875. The present church was completed in 1877 and was enlarged in 1937. During a recent renovation,  a painted ceiling was discover and restored. Panna Maria claims to be the oldest Polish settlement in America.

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