Fr. Louis Hagus, the first Colorado native to be ordained to the Archdiocese of Denver, was the first pastor. He has spent his life helping in the spiritual development of churches around Colorado, and will serve at the St.Paul Catholic Church until his death in July 1935.
Monsignor Michael Harrington, who had served the diocese in Denver, was subsequently assigned to the St.Paul Catholic Church. He was appointed August 5, 1935, and departed on a mission to improve the St Paul community. Under his wing, Saint Paul moved from the parish of 75 families to 425 families. One of the parochial family connections included Mrs. Julie Penrose from the Broadmoor land. The Assembly of Saint Paul is celebrated in the Pauline Chapel (pictured below in 1953), but can only accommodate around 160 people.
Catholic School of St.Paul Catholic Church
Through the generosity of Julie Penrose, a vision for a new church and an adjoining Catholic school began. The Pauline Memorial School was opened in 1955 (school breakthrough as described below), and serves more than 300 students in Class K-5. Unfortunately, Julie Penrose died in January 1956, shortly after school opened. He did not live to see the completion of the church. Land for St.Paul Catholic Church, who was recently damaged on October 26, 1958. This project cost $320,000 and was completed in January 1960. The project was opened to the public and the people on February 22, 1960 during a dedication ceremony by Archbishop Vehr. A monastery was built in 1961 to accommodate the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati who were school staff. In 1962, the Pauline Memorial School served students up to grade 8.
Catholic School of St.Paul Catholic Church.
Monsignor Harrington served as head of the St Paul Catholic Church until 1974. He then served at. Saint Paul was Emeritus from 1974 until his death in May 1986.The Monastery of the Sisters of Charity was converted into an administrative office and activity center in 1985, and finally demolished in 2002 for the establishment of the St.Paul Parish Center. The new center includes Julie Penrose Hall, parish office, conference room, coffee car, and library. St.Paul Parish Center holds receptions, fundraising, and all school and parish events. In 2002, St.Paul Catholic Church added a new wing that accommodates new classrooms, computer labs, science labs, catechetical centers and new gyms.
St.Paul Catholic Church staff
Pastoral History:Fr. Louis Hagus 1925-1935
- Monsignor Michael Harrington 1935-1974
- Fr. Theodore Haas who served from 1974 to 1984.
- Fr. Robert Mann is St. Paul's served from 1984 to 1987.
- Fr. John Slattery served as a pro-priest from 1987 to 1989 until a permanent pastor could be found.
- Fr. Thomas Currier served from 1989 to 1992.
- Fr. Jerry Kelleher served from 1992 to February 1996.
- Fr. John Auer served in 1996-2008.
Our current pastor is 2008-present Monsignor Robert Jaeger.
St. Paul Catholic Church contact address at 9 El Pomar Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA. Telephone: 719-471-9700 - Fax: 719-471-3009
St.Paul Catholic Church Parish Center
The Monastery of the Sisters of Charity was built in 1961 to accommodate the sisters who were staff of the Pauline Memorial School (now the St. Paul Catholic School). The monastery was converted into an administrative office and activity center in 1985.In 1997, St. Paul conducted a survey of parish needs and was determined to make major improvements to the old facilities. It launched the expansion of the main building and built the St.Paul Parish Center. This added Julie Penrose Hall, conference room, library, youth center, educational resource center, new gymnasium, and junior high school wing.
This project was completed in June 2002 and has become an asset for the church and community.
Julie Penrose Hall (JPH) hosts various community, school and church events. Large enough to accommodate up to 400 people. The rental fee for the hall is posted below. For more information, please contact 719-471-9700.
Pauline Memorial Chapel of St.Paul Catholic Church
Like Broadmoor, the Pauline Chapel is the result of the rich Penrose Family. They are credited with many buildings and cultivation projects around Colorado Springs.While the Broadmoor Hotel was built under the supervision of Spencer Penrose, his wife oversaw the construction of a fine chapel across the lake. His vision for the chapel was the Italian Renaissance and the chapel design based on the 14th century model at the Vatican. A Scottish, Thomas MacLaren, is the chosen architect. He saw art as architecture, and held many famous buildings around Colorado Springs.
Pauline Memorial Chapel of St.Paul Catholic Church.
Initially, the Pauline Chapel was not planned as a parish church. Built in 1918, it is a "resting" chapel for the use of hotel guests.The transformation with the Pauline Chapel began to occur during and after two World Wars. After Julie's daughter and family managed to escape the tragedy in the hands of the German Army in World War I, the Chapel of St. Paul was dedicated in 1919 in the midst of a great uproar in thanksgiving for their safe release. Renamed "Pauline" after his only grandson, the Pauline Memorial Chapel became a Catholic mission under the care of St. Mary in downtown Colorado Springs. In 1925 the chapel became the focal point of a new parish, called St. Paul, with the new presbytery and the pastor himself.
During the years after World War II, Julie Penrose suffered a personal and family tragedy that set the course for the chapel facelift. He dedicated the rest of his life to renovating the chapel and getting beautiful jewelry for the interior. The chapel serves as a source for channeling Julie's personal pain - distraction - and respect for her personal beliefs.
The Pauline Memorial Chapel is home to many worldly beauties. The background of hand engraving for the main altar is from Spain, as well as ivory and silver crosses hanging above the altar. Gold tabernacles and relics were made in Mexico. Other unique furniture includes the throne of the Bishop of England and the four knees of the chapel of King Louis XVI. Some of the most valuable acquisitions made by Julie Penrose are altar pieces that flank the sanctuary. The origins of the Flemish, statues of Saint John and the Blessed Virgin Mary have existed since the beginning of the 16th century and have experienced significant recovery.
New windows were installed after World War II and the Rose Window in the choir loft was added, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven.
Julie's last project was to give pipe organs and bells to the chapel. The installation was completed in 1955 and Julie Penrose died in 1956.
The new St.Paul Catholic Church opened in 1959.
The Pauline Memorial Chapel continues to be used for weddings and daily mass. It was named after the national history register in June 2001. https://bit.ly/2VGMuXE