From humble beginnings in the cafeteria of Hubenak Elementary School in 2014, St Faustina Church, located off FM 1093 in Fulshear, continues to be one of the fastest-growing parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Today, the parish is home to thousands of diversified families and offers a wide array of ministries, including grief support, healing prayer, counseling services, youth and family programs, and faith formation for all ages. The congregation is now embarking on a journey to build a new church.

The new sanctuary, which broke ground in June 2025, is a bold and beautiful expression of the parish’s mission to build a community where the deep love and mercy of God is lived, experienced and shared, a spokesperson said in an email to the Katy Times.

“St. Faustina’s mission is inspired by its patron saint’s devotion to Divine Mercy,” the statement said.

That spirit is reflected in every aspect of parish life—from Eucharistic Adoration, to outreach programs and feast day celebrations. According to their pastor, Father Dat Hoang, the new church will be “a reverent dwelling place for God, a meeting point between heaven and earth, a Center of Divine Mercy and a refuge for wounded souls.”

Designed in a traditional cruciform style by Jackson & Ryan architects, the new church will increase capacity from 1,300 seats in their current church building to 2,000 seats. It will also include a 49-seat perpetual adoration chapel, bell tower, plaza for community gathering, and expanded parking.

The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027. It will be a sacred space where families can gather, celebrate, and grow together in faith.

As construction progresses, St. Faustina continues to welcome new families with open arms.”Whether you’re new to the area or seeking a deeper connection to your faith, the parish offers a spiritual home where you can grow, serve, and belong,” the spokesperson said.

To learn more, visit saintfaustinachurch.org/buildingourchurch.