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Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church is a Parish was founded in Pensacola1963, Florida and a member by order of the Diocese Bishop, made up of Pensacola-Tallahassee. The church is located at 3131 Hyde Park Road, and the office at 1700 Conway Drive (32503). Saint Paul was founded in 1963 by member parishioners of Sacred Heart Church(located in East Hillnow Cathedral) and a school was founded in 1964. The current Pastor ground-breaking of Saint Paul Parish what is now referred to as Spartan Hall occurred on March 8, 1964 (Laetare Sunday) by The Rev. Fr. Douglas G. Halsema. The Parochial Vicar Frank Giri (associate Priestfor whom one of the current gathering rooms was named) in The Rev. Fr. Michael J. Nixon. Saint Paul Church and School is known for its friendly congregationOn January 10, powerful and engaging liturgies1965, thoughtful homilies and educational programsSpartan Hall, fine music program, very active the school sports teams, high academic standards, and large financial contributions to various charities as well as to the Dioceseold rectory were blessed by Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen.

== Brief History == In 1964, Saint Paul Parish Catholic School (K-8) was founded by the parish. In order to help start the school, Fr. Giri requested help from various holy orders that specialized in 1963education, by order finally receiving help from the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Bishop, made up Convent of parishoners (congregation members) Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church (now Cathedral)the Angels in Pennsylvania. The ground-breaking school's first 8th grade class graduated in 1966.  Over time, more religious sisters came to assist in the administration and daily running of what is now referred to as the "Old Church" on March 8school, 1964 (Laetare Sunday) by The Reveventually growing to 5 in number. Fr Mr. Frank Giri (for whom one of Vincent Whibbs was kind enough to donate a new 1964 Pontiac to the current gathering rooms was named)sisters to satisfy transportation needs. On January 10September 23, 19651967, a convent was constructed on the "Old Church", school, and old rectory were blessed by Archbishop Thomas Jproperty. The convent still stands today but has been converted into the parish office. Toolen [[Image:Vigil_2010_recessional. JPG|thumb|Easter Vigil exit procession]]

In 1964Other buildings constructed on the site prior to the year 2000 include a nursery and a gymnasium, Saint Paul Catholic School (K-8) was founded by which have now been converted into the parishParish Hall, and Sindik Hall respectively; which both serve as event centers. In order to help start better serve the school, Fr. Giri requested help from various holy orders that specialized in educationneeds of the geographical area, finally recieving help from the Sisters of Saint Francis of Paul opened the Convent Church of Our Lady of Savior as a "multi-celebration center" on Old Spanish Trail Road in the Angels in Pennsylvanialate 1980's. The schoolHowever, by the 2000's first 8th grade class graduated in 1966, it was obvious the growing pains of the parish were stretching the limits of the physical campuses as well as the clergy and staff.

Over time, more religious sisters came A few renovations were done to assist the school building in its lifetime. Initially, the administration and daily running school consisted of the school, eventualy growing to 5 only 6 classrooms in number. Mrone long hallway. Vincent Whibbs was kind enough Some small changes were made to donate a new 1964 Pontiac specific rooms prior to the sisters to satisfy transportation needs2000, but were minimal. On September 23In 2004, 1967, a convent another wing was constructed added on the Church property. The convent still stands today but has been converted into south side of the parish officebuilding to accommodate middle school students.

Other buildings constructed In 2007, ground was broken for the "New Church" located on the site prior to the year 2000 include a nursery and a gymnasium/parish centerSaint Paul campus (Hyde Park Rd.) by Bishop John H. Ricard. In order to better serve the needs Many people were very supportive of the geographical areanew church building, Saint Paul opened but others were saddened that the Church of Our Savior as a would be closed. The "multi-celebration centerNew Church" on Old Spanish Trail Road was opened and consecrated to God by Bishop Ricard in the late 1980's2008 with more than 1,400 people in attendance. HoweverAlong with the new church, by the 2000'sa piazza, parking lot, school expansion, it was obvious the the growing pains of the parish and new rectory were stretching the limits of the physical campuses as well as the clergy (ministers) and staffbuilt.

In 20072014-2015, ground another addition was broken for the "New Church" located on the Saint Paul campus (Hyde Park Rd.) by Bishop John H. Ricard. Many people were very supportive of the new church building, but others were saddened that the Church of Our Savior would be closed. The "New Church" was opened and consecrated made to God by Bishop Ricard in late 2008 with more than 1,400 people in attendance. Along with the new church, a piazza (courtyard), parking lot, middle school expansion, and new rectory were built. Saint Paul continues its mission of saving souls for Jesus Christ and has many that added 4 more hopes, prayers, and plans for the futureclassrooms.

1. # Saint Paul "New" Catholic Church2. # Saint Paul Catholic School3. # "Old Church"/CaffetoriumSpartan Hall4. # Parish Center/GymnasiumHall5. # Pre-K/NurserySindik Hall6. # Parish Office7. # Rectory# New Gym

For == Building Design == Most buildings on the church campus vary from 1960's to 1980's style - the times in which they were constructed. However, the new rectory and church put more emphasis on aesthetics than the previous structures.  When asked what kind of church building they wanted, the congregation agreed on a gothic church, yet modern and uplifting with lots of light. This preference was more campus informationchallenging than many because of a perceived conflict of interest. The Gothic style is usually one featuring more darkness due to smaller arched windows. Also, please consult standard gothic style emphasized the parishheight and length of the church, drawing one's websiteeyes upwards toward a vaulted ceiling. The product of the construction in 2008 has less gothic elements than initially anticipated, wwwbut is still hailed by many as magnificent. The one prominent traditional gothic feature is the Gothic arch, present everywhere from designs carved into the sides of the mahogany pews, to the roof support beams. Present also are many historical stained glass windows and statues taken from churches all over the world. Outside, a custom made mosaic of the conversion of Saul adorns the wall above the massive bronze plated doors that serve as the front entrance, both of which are covered by a steeple in the shape of a gothic arch, with a large circular window overlooking the piazza, which has a statue of Saint Paul in the center. Some of the more modern elements include skylights and the use of more vibrant colors like gold and blue.stpaulcatholic[[Image:Vigil2010side.netJPG|thumb|Easter Vigil Mass]]