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Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church is a Parish was founded in Pensacola1963, Florida and a member by order of the Bishop, made up of the Diocese parishioners of Pensacola-TallahasseeSacred Heart Church (now Cathedral). The church ground-breaking of what is located at 3131 Hyde Park Roadnow referred to as Spartan Hall occurred on March 8, and 1964 (Laetare Sunday) by The Rev. Fr. Frank Giri (for whom one of the office at 1700 Conway Drive (32503current gathering rooms was named). On January 10, 1965, Spartan Hall, the school, and old rectory were blessed by Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen.  In 1964, Saint Paul 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 1963 by member education, finally receiving help from the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Convent of Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church(located the Angels in Pennsylvania. The school's first 8th grade class graduated in 1966.  Over time, more religious sisters came to assist in East Hill) the administration and a daily running of the school , eventually growing to 5 in number. Mr. Vincent Whibbs was founded in kind enough to donate a new 1964Pontiac to the sisters to satisfy transportation needs. On September 23, 1967, a convent was constructed on the Church property. The current Pastor convent still stands today but has been converted into the parish office. [[Image:Vigil_2010_recessional.JPG|thumb|Easter Vigil exit procession]]  Other buildings constructed on the site prior to the year 2000 include a nursery and a gymnasium, which have now been converted into the Parish Hall, and Sindik Hall respectively; which both serve as event centers. In order to better serve the needs of the geographical area, Saint Paul Parish The Revopened the Church of Our Savior as a "multi-celebration center" on Old Spanish Trail Road in the late 1980's. However, by the 2000's, it was obvious the growing pains of the parish were stretching the limits of the physical campuses as well as the clergy and staff. Fr A few renovations were done to the school building in its lifetime. Douglas GInitially, the school consisted of only 6 classrooms in one long hallway. HalsemaSome small changes were made to specific rooms prior to 2000, but were minimal. The Parochial Vicar In 2004, another wing was added on the south side of the building to accommodate middle school students. In 2007, ground was broken for the "New Church" located on the Saint Paul campus (associate PriestHyde Park Rd.) in The Revby Bishop John H. FrRicard. Michael J. Nixon Many people were very supportive of the new church building, but others were saddened that the Church of Our Savior would be closed. Saint Paul The "New Church " was opened and School is known for its friendly congregationconsecrated to God by Bishop Ricard in late 2008 with more than 1, powerful and engaging liturgies400 people in attendance. Along with the new church, thoughtful homilies and educational programsa piazza, fine music programparking lot, very active school sports teams, high academic standardsexpansion, and large financial contributions to various charities as well as to the Diocesenew rectory were built.

== Brief History == Saint Paul Parish was founded in 1963, by order of the Bishop, made up of parishoners (congregation members) of Sacred Heart Church (now Cathedral). The groundIn 2014-breaking of what is now referred to as the "Old Church" on March 82015, 1964 (Laetare Sunday) by The Rev. Fr. Frank Giri (for whom one of the current gathering rooms another addition was named). On January 10, 1965, the "Old Church", school, and old rectory were blessed by Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen. In 1964, Saint Paul Catholic School (K-8) was founded by the parish. In order made to help start the middle school, Fr. Giri requested help from various holy orders that specialized in education, finally recieving help from the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Convent of Our Lady of the Angels in Pennsylvania. The school's first 8th grade class graduated in 1966. Over time, added 4 more religious sisters came to assist in the administration and daily running of the school, eventualy growing to 5 in number. Mr. Vincent Whibbs was kind enough to donate a new 1964 Pontiac to the sisters to satisfy transportation needs. On September 23, 1967, a convent was constructed on the Church property. The convent still stands today but has been converted into the parish office. Other buildings constructed on the site prior to the year 2000 include a nursery and a gymnasium/parish center. In order to better serve the needs of the geographical area, Saint Paul opened the Church of Our Savior as a "multi-celebration center" on Old Spanish Trail Road in the late 1980's. However, by the 2000's, it was obvious the the growing pains of the parish were stretching the limits of the physical campuses as well as the clergy (ministers) and staff. In 2007, ground 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 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, school expansion, and new rectory were built. Saint Paul continues its mission of saving souls for Jesus Christ and has many 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 == 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. Rectory

For 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 website, www.stpaulcatholiceyes upwards toward a vaulted ceiling.net