Historic Fort Worth Inc. recognized the parish of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church for its work in preserving the historic structure in the Near Southside.
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church has been a cornerstone of life in Fort Worth’s Near Southside for more than 115 years.
Church and civic leaders gathered at the church at Jennings and Magnolia in February 1924 for the dedication and cornerstone laying. Rev. Joseph Patrick Lynch, bishop of Dallas — the dioceses were not yet separate — officiated the consecration, while Rev. Robert M. Nolan, rector of St. Patrick’s Church, delivered the dedicatory sermon. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus served as the guard of honor…