St. Francis Xavier Church (Baltimore)
| St. Francis Xavier Church | |
|---|---|
| 39°18′26″N 76°35′53″W / 39.307128°N 76.597947°W | |
| Location | 1501 E. Oliver Street, Baltimore, Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Religious institute | Spiritans |
| History | |
| Founded | 1863 |
| Founder(s) | Black San Domingo refugees and the Sulpician Fathers |
| Dedication | Francis Xavier |
| Dedicated | February 21, 1864 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | For African-American Catholics |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | William Lori |
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Historic St. Francis Xavier Church is a Black Catholic parish in Baltimore, Maryland. It is said to be the first exclusively Black parish in America, having been established in 1863 (with roots in the late 18th century).