St Rose of Lima
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Church History

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The old church, school , and rectory about 1901.

HOW  WE  BEGAN............

The Cherokee Outlet opened September 16, 1893. 
On that day Father Leo Gariador, O.S.B., visited Perry. 
One year later, Bishop Meerschaert dedicated a new church
in Perry to St. Rose of Lima, the patron chosen by the
members of the parish altar society.

Through the Years............

In 1898 the parish opened Mount Carmel Cemetery.

On September 8, 1900 St. Joseph’s Academy Catholic School
opened its doors with 175 students. 
The Sisters of Divine Providence comprised the faculty;
it was the first mission in Oklahoma for this Texas based
community, which over the years would send more than
850 sisters to teach in Oklahoma’s parochial schools.
Sisters of the Adorers of the Most Precious Blood provided 
instruction at St. Joseph’s school in the mid-1950s.


The present St. Rose of Lima Church Building dates
back to October 24, 1923.  With its high steeple, beautiful
Stained Glass Windows, hand painted suspended plaster ceilings,
and one-of-a-kind copper and bronze doors makes it truly a
stunning piece of architecture.  The unique copper and bronze
doors were comprised of pennies collected by two families who
were in charge of having the doors made and installed.

Today, St. Rose of Lima is a very active parish. The Knights of
Columbus volunteer to work various parish events such as
cooking meals, setting up and hosting events, and helping with
any number of projects whenever needed.

Religious Education classes are held weekly for grades 1-12 to
teach the youth of the parish the beauty of the faith.

With the 100th anniversary of the current
church fast approaching, St. Rose of Lima boasts a long history of
serving the community of Perry and the surrounding areas, and
hopes to continue to serve for 100 more years.
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  • Home
    • Sacred Heart Parish
  • About Us
    • CHURCH HISTORY
    • CHURCH CONSTRUCTION
    • Parrish Patron Saint
    • Contact Us
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Parrish Life
    • Bulletin
    • Calendar & Announcements
    • ADORATION
    • GIVING
    • PRAYER CHAIN/REQUEST
    • ONLINE MASSES
    • COVID-19
  • HELPFUL LINKS