The First Catholic Church in Purcell had its most humble and simple beginnings in the year 1886 by Father Frank Rouquier, a French-Canadian Priest who built the first catholic church in Purcell in Second and Adams Streets in Purcell. Later on, in the year 1887 the Benedictine Monks assumed responsibility for the Catholic Church in Purcell and named it in honor of Our Lady of Victory and Fr. Vincent Joly became the first resident priest and the church building was moved to the current location from three blocks from the former site. And in the following year the parish saw the arrival of Franciscan Sisters from Pennsylvania to establish a convent. Through the generosity of Mother Katherine Drexel, a catholic school was possible for the Indian Children who were 80 in number. Thus, the parish of Our Lady of Victory began to grow and still continues to serve and strengthens the Faith of its current members. Since few years it has embraced the growing number of Hispanic families who bring life and color to the faith of the Catholic Church. 

​I am Reverend John Peter Swaminathan, current pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church in Purcell and happy to welcome you to browse our parish website and to see how we can assist you or help you in your journey of faith. No matter where you are on your journey of faith or where you come from, you are most welcome to our Parish family. Take a look at our parish website and see how you want to be part of this church and bring life and joy to all. 

​If you have any questions, please contact our Parish Office (405) 527-3077.