St. Francis of Assisi (Diocese of Austin)
| St. Francis of Assisi | |
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| Dedication: | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Austin |
| Deanery: | |
| Address: | 1371 W FM 1644, Franklin, Texas 77856 |
| City: | Franklin, TX |
| Subdivision: | Texas |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Robertson County |
| Website: | No website specified |
| Founded: | |
| School: | No |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Francis of Assisi is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Austin, located in Franklin, Texas. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—the parish serves a rural community in Robertson County.
Established as one of many parishes within the Diocese of Austin, St. Francis of Assisi has not been documented with a specific founding date or story. The current church building is situated at 1371 W FM 1644, Franklin, Texas 77856.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to poverty, simplicity, and care for creation.
History
Limited sources suggest that the parish was established in response to growth in the Franklin area. However, no confirmed founding date is documented in available sources.[1]
Special features
- Annual community events reflecting care for creation
- Ministries inspired by Saint Francis' charism, including service to the marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis of Assisi, reflecting his life of service and prayer.
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External links
- ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Franklin". Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin. https://www.austindiocese.org/parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-franklin/.