Historic St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
(Built as a Presbyterian Church in 1902)

Watercolor by Suzanne Ferguson...Click Here for purchase information.

This is the oldest church building in Simi Valley. It served the local Catholic congregation beginning about 1910, when priests came over from Oxnard to conduct services. It became a parish in 1922, and was used until the congregation moved into new facilities on Royal Avenue in 1963. Towards the last of those years, it was so crowded that people were standing outside on the sidewalk with a p.a. system.
The building was moved to Strathearn Historical Park in 2002.

The Saint Rose of Lima Church is currently undergoing restoration. Click on Church Progress for a photo update of the progress to date or to see ways you can help in the project.

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