About St. Philip Neri Parish
-
Saint Philip Neri Parish traces its origins to the 1700s. Mass was celebrated occasionally in local homes on makeshift altars. In 1854, Jesuits and diocesan priests began visiting the area regularly.
Priests from the Cathedral or Bayou La Batre served the Belle Fontaine community throughout the late nineteenth century. The Parish was officially founded in 1904. Today, the Parish is filled with wonderful families.