Historical Churches (Self Guided), El Paso

The Montana Spanish Seventh Day Adventists Church boasts a beautiful brick structure, which makes it a worthy representative of religious architecture. The Seventh Day Adventist is a Christian church with a strong faith which has at its roots the beliefs mentioned in the Holy Scriptures. Located near the downtown area of El Paso, this religious venue serves the city's community with love and care, trying to fulfill the society's spiritual needs.

El Paso Grace Chinese Baptist Church, founded over five decades ago, holds a unique position in the city's religious and cultural scene as its sole autonomous Chinese church. Beyond its role as a spiritual beacon, it has actively engaged in evangelism among the local Chinese population.

The church is renowned for its unwavering commitment to preserving Chinese culture. It serves as the primary custodian of Chinese heritage in El Paso, connecting the community to its rich traditions and values. Moreover, it has contributed to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture among locals.

At its core, El Paso Grace Chinese Baptist Church is a place of worship and spiritual growth, guided by a steadfast mission to bear witness to Jesus Christ's teachings. This devotion to faith and evangelism forms the bedrock of the church, nurturing the spiritual journeys of its members.

Explore this website to uncover the church's profound impact on the community, bridging faith and culture. Feel free to reach out with any questions, as we extend a warm welcome to share our faith and cultural blessings with you.

The foundation stone of St Clement's Church was laid in 1907. It was skillfully constructed in the Neo-Gothic style and adorned with stained glass windows which bring out the church's unusual beauty. At St Clement's Church there are three days dedicated to services; these are on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. Everybody who wants to join the path which leads to Jesus Christ is welcome at St Clement's.

The Cathedral Parish of St Patrick is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso. It is located at 1118 N. Mesa St. in the heart of the downtown area. This seat is vacant as the previous bishop, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Armando Xavier Ochoa, was named as prelate of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, California on 1 December, 2011. The cathedral is the mother church for 656,000 Catholics in the diocese, and also operates one of El Paso's Catholic high schools, Cathedral High School, and St Patrick Elementary School adjacent to the church.

The church was designed by Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, an architectural firm from St Louis, Missouri. It was built in the form of a Byzantine basilica, in the Italian Renaissance style. The ground was broken on 8 April 1914 and the church and the cornerstone were blessed in a ceremony by Fr Edward Barry on 12 November 1916. The interior of the cathedral is adorned with Roman columns, elaborate frescoes that depict biblical scenes and the Stations of the Cross are carved in bas-relief on the interior walls.

Trinity-First United Methodist Church is a welcoming religious venue built in 1939 by Gustavus A. Trost Design, a well known architectural firm in El Paso. At the church, services are held not just in Spanish: English services are also performed. Every Sunday one can come and join the praying individuals at services which begin at 8:30 am and 11 am. The church has under its guidance various entities, such as Sunday School, Summer Camp, and choirs.

Immaculate Conception Church, located next to the new Federal Court House of El Paso, is another church which was founded by Padre Pinto just a year after his arrival in El Paso in 1892. The church's primary language is English; Masses are held each day at 12 pm. On Sundays there are also Masses which begin at 9 am and 10 am. Confessions are also scheduled: one can come to confession daily at 11:30 am, except on Sundays.

The Sacred Heart Church was established in 1893 by Padre Pinto, who is known among the people of the city as the "Apostle of El Paso." It was the first Catholic Church to be built in the city. Since then it has striven to be of help to the citizens of El Paso. It was also of aid to Mexican emigrants who had to integrate into the new culture and society. The church performs baptisms and marriage services; the Mass takes place every day with Sunday Masses beginning at 7 am. In addition to all of this, one can attend English courses and computer literacy classes provided by the church.

The Saint Ignatius Catholic Church's building is an exquisite massive structure, which was built in 1905 by Padre Pinto. The church features on each side of its entrance a high tower; the construction made of reddish brick can be easily spotted on Park Street. Since the year it was founded the church has had a great impact upon El Paso's community, participating in fund raising with the purpose to renovate the old buildings of the city.