St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
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traveler51520
Cincinnati, OH126 contributions
Jan 2020
The original church was built in the mid-1800's when German immigrants settled in Fredericksburg. Beautiful blue stained glass windows line the sides of the sanctuary. In the early 1900's, a larger church was constructed next door to accommodate the growing congregation. It, too, has beautiful stained glass and a large pipe organ in the choir loft.
Written January 23, 2020
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vaughanm1976
Amarillo, TX700 contributions
Apr 2021
We were spending the day in Fredericksburg and saw the comments about this church on Trip Advisor. Since it is just off Main St it was fast and easy to find with ample street parking. We spent about 30 minutes admiring the many ornate stained glass windows and the building itself. It is a smaller church but definitely worth a visit.
Written May 9, 2021
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Paul G
Tucson, AZ3,772 contributions
Jan 2020
Regardless of whether you have faith or not, this historic place is a required visit when in Fredericksburg.
Quiet, peaceful and serene, the building itself is a testament to the ability to build and the faith to maintain.
Take a few minutes to simply seat and contemplate, it will be well worth your time
Quiet, peaceful and serene, the building itself is a testament to the ability to build and the faith to maintain.
Take a few minutes to simply seat and contemplate, it will be well worth your time
Written January 12, 2020
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Katie L
Houston, TX92 contributions
May 2022
My husband and I attended the 9am Mass on Sunday at St. Mary's. The parish is thriving - the church was full, there were tons of young families with little children, and everyone seemed to participate in the life of the church. We saw a tour group gathering after the Mass with a man holding up a sign that said "CHURCH TOUR" so if that interests you, I imagine you can just jump into the gathering group. If you'd like to attend a Mass, St. Mary's is a great place to do so. I looked up partway through Mass and noticed the vibrant, traditional stained glass window of Joseph and the child Jesus engaged in carpentry with Mary supervising boasted a dedication written in German. That's some local flavor right there.
Written May 9, 2022
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AAHolt
United States3,673 contributions
May 2021
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fredricksburg is one of the beautiful painted churches of Texas. It's gorgeous and peaceful. The architecture is spectacular. The church is easy to get to and parking is available right in front of the church.
Written May 27, 2021
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robert k
Spring, TX139 contributions
May 2022
We stopped by on a Sunday, fully expecting services to be going on and not being able to go inside. Some friendly parishioners saw us wandering around and invited us in. Beautiful church inside and out. Out of respect for the people inside, I did not take any interior photos.
Written June 7, 2022
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Shelby O
5 contributions
Feb 2022
A nice place to sit in a pew and take in the beauty of the church. Two of the stain glass windows behind the front alter picture a couple of local children standing with the famous figures. The parish has an active school so we were serenaded with music from the choir loft where students were practicing their piano.
Written February 16, 2022
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,549 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This fine, large church, and the accompanying older, smaller church, are worth a stop. There’s good stained glass, fine statues and a good high altar in the large church. We visited on a rainy weekday. We were pleased to find the church open to visitors (we were the only ones), but even with only few lights on we could see the wonder of the church. During Mass or when the sun is shining thru the windows it must be awesome. The older church is simpler and more subtle, and was being used for Eucharistic Adoration when we were there, so enter quietly to maintain the reverence.
Written November 10, 2023
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Jade G
Universal City, TX25 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
This historic German Catholic Church is absolutely beautiful outside and inside. The blue stained glass windows are incredible. The doors are open during the day, and services may be attended daily. The quaint sanctuary and beautiful structure create a sense of peace and reflection. This is a must see when visiting Fredericksburg.
Written March 12, 2020
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Pamela E
North Richland Hills, TX10 contributions
Jun 2022
Would like to rate this higher, as we love to visit historic churches and cathedrals. Unfortunately, we arrived on Wednesday and it was closed for repairs. We laughed hysterically because so many restaurants and some attractions were closed on Wednesday. Beware summer travelers as the prime time to visit Fredericksburg is Thursday-Sunday with different restaurants and attractions closed sporadically Monday-Wednesday.
Written June 17, 2022
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