Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
505 S. Ave B, Yuma, Arizona
(928) 782-7516
505 S. Ave B, Yuma, Arizona
(928) 782-7516
The Early Years of Immaculate Conception Church
Father Patrick Birminghman came to Yuma in 1866 and laid the adobe foundation for what was to become Immaculate Conception Church shortly after he arrived. All local Catholics were asked to participate in the church's construction by donating an adobe brick for the building. On May 10, 1868 the walls and flat roof of the Church were completed and named the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin.
Immaculate Conception Parish gradually outgrew the 1866 adobe structure and the cornerstone of the new church, constructed of brick was laid in 1899. And this new brick church located on Main Street served the parishioners until November 22, 1960 when a devastating fire destroyed the church. Masses were celebrated in the school hall until the new church was built.
The present Immaculate Conception Church was dedicated on February 16, 1964.