First MassMay 24, 1690
| Location | Weches |
|---|---|
| State/Territory | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Modern Diocese | Tyler |
| Historical Diocese | Guadalajara |
| Date | May 24, 1690 |
| Priest | Fr Damián Massanet, OFM |
| Religious Order | Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) |
| Rite | Roman (Latin) Rite |
| Expedition | Mission San Francisco de los Tejas |
| Confidence | confirmed |
| Submitted by | @ecofire2 |
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Claimed to be the first Mass in modern-day Diocese of Tyler. The Celebrants: The Mass was led by Franciscan friar Father Damián Massanet and three fellow priests, accompanied by Spanish explorer Captain Alonso de León and 110 soldiers. The Ceremony: During the service, the Spanish flag was officially raised. The local Caddo chief was presented with a staff topped with a cross, legally naming him a governor under Spain after he committed to letting his tribe be instructed in the Catholic faith.
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