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A BRIEF HISTORY OF OUR PARISH

The first Catholic church in Schertz was the Immaculate Conception Church on FM 78.  In November, 1967, foreseeing the rapid growth of the Schertz-Cibolo area, Archbishop Robert Lucey approved the purchase of a ten-acre tract of land as the site for a new church on Live Oak Road (now known as Schertz Parkway).

The Immaculate Conception Development Committee was formed and first met in May of 1969.  For eighteen months, the committee worked to raise the funds necessary for the construction of a new church.  On Christmas Day 1970, Immaculate Conception Parish was established for the Schertz-Cibolo area, with a mission church in Marion.  The mission church was named Immaculate Conception, and the new church  in Schertz was renamed Church of the Good Shepherd.

Construction of the Schertz Parkway building began in April 1972 and was completed in October 1972.  The Most Reverend Francis Furey, Archbishop of San Antonio, dedicated the new church.

In December 2001, construction of a larger church began on Live Oak Road in order to accommodate the ever-growing parish.  In November 2002, the new church and classroom building was completed.  On November 10, 2002, retired Bishop Bernard Popp officially dedicated the new,  larger church.

With Schertz projected to continue to grow at a rapid rate, and with similar growth expected in the surrounding towns, our parish is quickly outgrowing the new building.  Plans are underway to construct a new church once the initial funds are raised.  The current building will then become a much-needed Parish Hall, to be known as Christy Hall.

Our parish community is excited about these changes, and we look forward to ministering to our growing Church family.