TRUSSVILLE — Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Trussville will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sunday, April 17.
Reverend Robert J. Baker will preside at the 11:15 a.m. mass.
There will be a picnic on the church grounds following the mass.
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The parish has experienced astronomical growth from 1940 to 2016. A 1940 census found 22 Catholic families living in Trussville, and today, the church has an enrollment of 791 families.
The church moved in 2006 from its original location on Hewitt Street to its current location on Gadsden Highway to accommodate its rapid growth.
The church’s parishioners represent Trussville, Springville, Argo, Odenville, Ashville, Remlap, Pinson, Clay, East Birmingham and various Eastern Jefferson Counties.
The parish has had 15 total pastors since 1941, four of which are still living: Father Charles Bordenca, Monsignor Paul Rohling, Father Patrick O’Donoghue, and current pastor, Father William Lucas.
Several of the original members of the parish are still living, and will be recognized and honored at mass and the picnic.
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Patrick Campbell
We had a great celebration today along with our Bishop Robert Baker we were joined by former pastor Monsignor Paul Rohling and had a Proclamation from the Alabama State Legislature presented by Representative Danny Garrett.