This enthralling old church sits at the heart of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida, where a diverse mix of Hispanic, Italian, Haitian and Filipino Catholics have found a home.
OLPH was founded in 1890 when Ybor was mostly populated with Italian, Cuban and Spanish immigrants. Manufacturing cigars was the primary trade in Ybor at that time.
The church has become a premiere venue for many weddings for couples looking for a very intimate, serene and traditional ceremony. The Irish rector, Fr. Thomas Stokes, who is as charming as the church itself, infuses all of the weddings with his contemporary wit and inspiring wisdom.
Needless to say, my friend, Nhick Pacis and I grace the services with our music every weekend, Saturdays at 6:00 pm, and Sundays at 8:00 am.
I hope to see you there soon!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
1711 E 11th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
813-248-5701
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