About Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas:
The original church here was Saint Patricks, dedicated in 1882, and which later became the Cathedral of the Diocese of Corpus Christi when the Diocese was formed in 1912. St. Patrick’s continued to have daily Mass for the children of Incarnate Word Academy then located nearby.
In 1951, after the church caught fire, it was dismantled and the sanctuary and main part of the nave were moved to the present location to serve the newly created “Our Lady Star of the Sea” parish. The altar, statues, and stained glass windows were saved and reinstalled in the little church. Thus a portion of the old St. Patrick’s Cathedral remains standing, a memorial to the pioneers of Corpus Christi.
Over the years, the parish has grown to include families from all parts of Corpus Christi, Portland, Gregory, Taft, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass who seek a small “country church” atmosphere of worship and fellowship.
Our Lady Star of the Sea is home to an extensive collection of relics.
The relics on display in the church are from all three classes (First, Second and Third) and were amassed by the late Msgr. Vincent Patrizi who was the pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea for many years.
Traveling to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas:
Address: 3110 East Causeway Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas