About Us:

St. Hyacinth Parish was canonically established by Bishop John L. Morkovsky in 1965 on August 16, the eve of the feast of St. Hyacinth. St. Hyacinth was chosen as the patron of our parish because of the location of the San Jacinto battlegrounds and monument in the parish area. "Saint Hyacinth" is the English translation for the Spanish "San Jacinto."

Fr. Milam Kleas was appointed as the first Pastor. The rectory and classrooms of nearby Guardian Angel Church were generously offered to Fr. Kleas and to the initial 400 families until facilities for the new parish could be built. As the number of parishioners increased, it became necessary to transfer Sunday Masses and religious instruction classes to a small auditorium and classrooms at San Jacinto College.

In 1967, Fr. Kleas and the newly-established Parish Council selected an architectural firm and a general contractor, and construction was begun. In 1969, the complex - church, rectory, administrative offices, and eight classrooms - was completed, and dedication ceremonies were held by Bishop Morkovsky.