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This parish started as a service in the Cox family home mainly ministering to African American converts from Phenix City, Alabama. A newer, larger building built in 1961 accommodated a growing congregation.

The Society of African Missions founded Immaculate Conception Parish and Academy in 1909 to serve African Americans. The diocese decided to close the academy in Spring of 1967 due to low enrollment. High school students were absorbed by neighboring…

Originally founded by Franciscan priests for ministry to African Americans. Members wished the mission to grow into a full parish, but it never obtained financial stability. The mission merged into St. Teresa Parish in 1958. Today the building is…