St Peter Claver Catholic Church

About this church

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church serves Houston’s Settegast community with Mass in English Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.; the Sunday Mass is also streamed live on YouTube. The parish describes itself as a family nourished by Scripture and the Eucharist, with a vision for people to encounter Christ, grow in faith, belong, and serve. Its local story reaches back to Catholic residents who first traveled to Our Mother of Mercy, followed by home and storefront catechism classes and the construction of a Settegast mission church in 1964.

African American founding parishioners and later generations were central to that growth, and the parish’s ministries still reflect this heritage. The Knights of Peter Claver, the largest historically Black Catholic fraternal organization, combines worship, charitable work, unity, and justice. Parish volunteers also connect families facing hardship with referrals for food, utility assistance, health insurance, and other resources. Liturgical roles range from altar service and music to hospitality and taking Communion to homebound people. Religious education follows the Houston school calendar, and family programs include Vacation Bible School. St. Peter Claver offers a concise weekend schedule, a livestream, deep Settegast roots, and practical pathways into both sacramental and community life.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Weekend Mass schedule, livestream, and parish vision · Settegast mission history and African American founders · Family referrals, liturgical service, and Knights of Peter Claver · Religious education and Vacation Bible School

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