The Members of St. Paul Parish are gathered by the Holy Spirit to worship God in word, action and sacrament and to serve Jesus Christ by serving others, especially the poor and needy. We are committed to handing on the faith we have received from the Apostles to our children and others.
1868 - Parish established in Marion in frame structure at Ninth and Branson Streets
1897 - Dedication of new brick gothic church on Branson Street
1909 - Elementary school began in church basement
1910 - New school erected on site of original church
1933 - School expanded and the first class graduated from St. Paul High School
1950 - New convent erected on Branson Street
1955 - Bennett High School opens on Kem Road
1963 - Church renovated
1964 - New priests' residence purchased on Adams Street
1973 - Consolidation of elementary and high school on Kem Road
1977 - New church erected and parish relocated to Kem Road
1993 - Closure of Bennett High
2019 - Addition of a narthex to the front of the church is completed and dedicated
2020 - Portraits of St. Paul and St. Martin de Porres were gifted to the parish
Present - St. Paul Catholic Parish serves approximately 550 families. St. Paul Catholic School continues as an excellent preschool through 8th grade academic community.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (formerly known as RCIA) is the process whereby those desiring to enter the Church, or complete their initiation into the Catholic Church, are prepared for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. It is a process of deepening discipleship of Jesus Christ and entrance into his body, the Church.'
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse of a minor in the past or present day by clergy (priest or deacon) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:
Make a report:
Department of Child Services: 800-800-5556
Adult Protective Services: 800-992-6978
Local Law Enforcement
Contact Melanie Stone, Victim Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana by calling 765-464-4988 or through email at [email protected].
Thereafter, an investigation will be undertaken by or on behalf of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse of a minor in the past or present day by someone working in a parish or school for the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana (such as religious sister or brother, lay employee, lay volunteer, etc.) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner: