St. Peters Catholic Church - Worcester MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 15.038 W 071° 49.265
19T E 267274 N 4681459
Completed in 1893 to serve the growing Catholic population in Worcester's southwestern section.
Waymark Code: WMHZBD
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 1

In 1884 St Peter's Catholic Church was formed to provide a separate church for the growing Catholic population in this section of Worcester. Rev H. O'Neil was appointed to form the parish. On June 6, 1884 ground was broken, in Sept of 1884 the cornerstone was laid and the church was completed in 1893.

The church was designed by P.W.Ford of Boston, who designed a large number of Worcester's Roman Catholic Churches. It is predominately Victorian Gothic and build on red brick with granite trim. It is one of the most ornate church buildings in Worcester.
Street address:
935 Main St.
Worcester, MA


County / Borough / Parish: Worcester

Year listed: 1980

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Religion

Current function: Religion

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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