Started as a mission parish through the generosity and hard work
of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, the groundbreaking for
St. Maria Goretti occurred on July 6, 1995, the Feast of St. Maria
Goretti. The first Mass at St. Maria Goretti was celebrated with
Bishop William L. Higi on December 8, 1995, the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception. Construction continued on the classrooms and St. Maria
Goretti School opened its doors to 188 students in kindergarten through
5th grade on August 20, 1996.
In 1999 the school opened a new addition that allowed St. Maria
Goretti to accommodate over 370 students in kindergarten through
8th grade. The final phase of the school, including the much-anticipated
gymnasium, was completed in July of the Jubilee Year 2000. The
school facility can now accommodate over 670 students each year.
In the year 2000 there were over 750 families attending St. Maria
Goretti. By the end of this year (2002), it is anticipated that
over 900 Families will be attending our Parish.
On August 15, 2000, the feast of the Assumption of our Blessed
Mother, St. Maria Goretti became and independent parish. Future
plans for St. Maria Goretti include the building of Church and
a large gathering area connecting the existing Parish Hall to the
worship space.
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