St. John the Apostle is the sixth oldest parish in the
D
allas
Diocese.
The original
clapboard, Gothic-style
church was dedicated November 19, 1876 and still stands across the
street from the current church. Daily mass is still held in the old
church.
A new building was dedicated in 1981 to
replace the old church (located across the street) which is still
standing and is the oldest church building and on the oldest church
site in the city of Terrell.
The architect
of the new church
building was Ed Beran who was also the architect for
the World Trade Center and the Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.
The building is Romanesque in style - made of concrete, brick, and
antique tile. The outside statue of St. John the Apostle is hand
carved in wood and sheathed in copper and brass. In selecting the
style of the building, the committee took into account the
neighborhood, the city, and area in which it was to stand.
