About St. Louis · Winnie, Texas
St. Louis Catholic Church is a bilingual (English/Spanish) parish in Winnie, Texas, part of the Diocese of Beaumont. Founded in 1947, it serves the small Chambers County community of Winnie alongside its sister mission, Our Lady of Light in Anahuac, sharing a single pastoral team under the leadership of its pastor. The parish offers daily and Sunday Mass in both English and Spanish, weekly Eucharistic Adoration, a St. Vincent de Paul outreach conference, and faith formation for children and youth. Worshippers are welcomed by a pastor who personally invites newcomers to register and join the parish family.
- Established
- 1947
- Patron
- St. Louis
- Rector
- Rev. Phillip H. Tran
- Diocese
- Diocese of Beaumont
Why belong here
St. Louis is a small but welcoming bilingual Catholic parish where Mass is offered in both English and Spanish every Sunday, with a Saturday Vigil and a midweek Spanish Mass. The parish supports families through a Director of Religious Education, a dedicated Youth Ministry Leader, and active outreach through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. With a personal invitation from the pastor to register as a parishioner and a clear schedule of Adoration and Reconciliation, it is a community that makes it easy for newcomers to plug in and worship.
Mass times at St. Louis
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm
- Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 pm
Adoration times
- Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Eucharistic Adoration)
- 1st Friday Devotion — Eucharistic Adoration following Friday Mass
About St. Louis Catholic Church
St. Louis Catholic Church is a bilingual parish in Winnie, Texas, in the Diocese of Beaumont. It is pastored by Rev. Phillip H. Tran and shares staff with the sister mission of Our Lady of Light in Anahuac. The parish community gathers for Mass in both English and Spanish each week and welcomes newcomers to register and worship with them.
History
The parish was established in 1947 and has served the Winnie area of Chambers County for decades. Today it operates as part of a two-parish cluster with Our Lady of Light, sharing clergy and a single diocesan website.
- Founded: 1947 (per GCatholic)
- Diocese: Diocese of Beaumont
- Sister mission: Our Lady of Light, Anahuac
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is led by a pastor and parochial vicar, assisted by a deacon, religious sisters, and lay staff who handle religious education, youth ministry, and parish administration. A priest (Fr. Hoang Nguyen) is also identified on the home page as the administrator who welcomes visitors.
- Rev. Phillip H. Tran — Pastor
- Fr. Julius Agah — Parochial Vicar
- Fr. Hoang Nguyen — Administrator (welcome message on home page)
- Steve McGaha — Deacon
- Sr. Elda Madahi Figueroa Hidalgo, FCP
- Maria Cristal Francisco — Secretary
- Michelle Crone — Director of Religious Education
- Mireya Montoya — Youth Ministry Leader
Sacraments
St. Louis celebrates the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage with preparation requirements. Sacramental preparation is offered bilingually.
- Baptism (Bautismo): Call the office to register for the Baptismal class. Parents and Godparents must attend before the Baptism. Parents must be registered members of St. Louis.
- Marriage (Matrimonio): Schedule an appointment with the priest at least six months in advance; do not set a final date before the interview.
Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Faith formation for children and youth is coordinated by a dedicated Director of Religious Education and a Youth Ministry Leader. Both are listed as parish staff on the official website.
- Michelle Crone — Director of Religious Education
- Mireya Montoya — Youth Ministry Leader
Outreach: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Louis hosts a conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Catholic charitable organization that assists those in need with food, rent, utilities, and other emergency aid. The ministry has its own page on the parish website.
- St. Vincent de Paul — Assistance / Outreach
Parish Office & Contact
Parish office hours are published for St. Louis separately from Our Lady of Light. The office is the point of contact for sacramental registration, parish registration, and general inquiries.
- Address: 315 W. Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas 77665
- Phone: (409) 296-4200
- Fax: (409) 296-9715
- Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9:00 am–noon & 1:00–5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Becoming a Parishioner
The pastor and administrator personally invite newcomers to officially register with the parish. A registration form is linked from the parish website's home page, and visitors are welcomed warmly in both English and Spanish.
- Online registration form available on slcc-olol.org home page
- Contact the administrator: [email protected]
Diocese & Community Tools
St. Louis is part of the Diocese of Beaumont under Bishop Toups. The parish participates in the diocesan Appeal for Catholic Ministries and uses the Tabella Catholic community app endorsed by the bishop.
- Diocese of Beaumont
- Bishop Toups — encourages a daily Hail Mary for priestly vocations
- Tabella Catholic community app — endorsed by the Diocese of Beaumont