ST THOMAS MORE

St. Thomas More Parish was established in 1943 after the mother church, St. Francis de Sales, became overcrowded. Shortage of building materials during World War II delayed completion of construction until 1948. At that time, the Most Reverend Francis R. Cotton, the first Bishop of Owensboro, blessed the temporary church structure which was intended to be an auditorium/gymnasium for the school when the actual church was built. This "temporary" building served St. Thomas More parish for 53 years.

Also known as: St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Primary location: Paducah United States