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Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church is a Parish in Pensacola, Florida and a member of the Diocese 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 of Sacred Heart Church(located in East Hill) and a school was founded in 1964. The current Pastor of Saint Paul Parish is Very Rev. Craig S. Smith. The Parochial Vicar (associate Priest) is Rev. Stephen Olson. Saint Paul Church and School is known for its active community, powerful and engaging liturgies, very active school sports teams, high academic standards, and generous contributions to various charities as well as to the Diocese.
== Brief History ==
Saint Paul Parish was founded in 1963, by order of the Bishop, made up of the parishioners of Sacred Heart Church (now Cathedral). The ground-breaking of what is now referred to as Spartan Hall occurred on March 8, 1964 (Laetare Sunday) by The Rev. Fr. Frank Giri (for whom one of the current gathering rooms was named). On January 10, 1965, Spartan Hall, the school, and old rectory were blessed by Archbishop Thomas J. Toolen.
[[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 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 growing pains of the parish were stretching the limits of the physical campuses as well as the clergy and staff. A few renovations were done to the school building in its lifetime. Initially, the school consisted of only 6 classrooms in one long hallway. Some small changes were made to specific rooms prior to 2000, but were minimal. 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 (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, parking lot, school expansion, and new rectory were built.
In 2014-2015, another addition was made to the middle school that added 4 more classrooms.
== List of Buildings on Campus ==
The new church seats 1,200 people and provides a space for liturgies, private prayer, and concerts.
In 2015, an 1868 Baumgarten pipe organ was installed in the tribune and is used frequently during the celebration of Mass and other important events such as weddings and funerals. == Mass and Confession Times ==[[Image:Vigilbaptisms.JPG|thumb|The font is prepared and the water blessed for Easter Baptisms]] Daily Mass: Mon-Sat at 8:30am (rosary and Morning Prayer at 7:50am, first Fridays at 6:30pm--Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil at 4:30pm, Sunday at 8:30am, 11am and 5pm.--School Mass: First Fridays at 10am--Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil the day before and usualy three Masses on the day. Check website for more details.--Confession: Anytime by appointment. 9:15am and 3:30pm on Sat, 6:30pm every first Wednesday. == Ministries == == Music Ministry ==