St. Peter Catholic Church (Montgomery, Alabama)  St. Peter Catholic Church is the first Roman Catholic Church in Montgomery, Alabama, and the third oldest Catholic church in Alabama. It was opened in 1834, but had no resident pastor until 1850. Many of the church's original parishioners were converts from wealthy, educated, Protestant families. In 1833, arrangements were made to build the church on a property, donated by Edward Hanrick, on the corner of Lawrence Street and Adams Avenue. It is the only church in Montgomery that had to collect a building fund. In April 1834, a small frame building, the first church on the site, was consecrated by Bishop Michael Portier of Mobile. In 1851, it was decided that the church was too small for the growing congregation. A new church was built next to the smaller one and was complete in 1852. By 1854, the building cost $7,000 and was paid for in gold. The second consecration occurred in 1854 by Bishop Timon of Louisiana, assisted by Bishop Michael Portier. In 1882, twenty-five feet were added to the front of the building, along with towers, during Reverend Savage's time there. In the 1890s, the original altars were replaced by three, custom, wooden altars and two large towers were constructed. New pews made out of single pieces of virgin pine were also installed inside the church. In 1922, fourteen stained glass windows were installed. In September 1970, St. Peter Catholic Church started undergoing a complete renovation. In late April 2000, St. Peter Catholic Church began the most significant renovation it has had since the 1890s. The renovation cost $700,000 and was paid for by members of the congregation who raised the money or donated it. A clear protective covering was put over the stained glass windows, which cost $54,000. The heating and cooling system was completely replaced, in addition to ten radiators, costing $70,000. The entire coffered ceiling was repainted as well. Peter Catholic Church performed baptisms of enslaved people from 1851 to 1872. Reverend A.M. Pellicer performed the baptisms from August 23, 1851 to 1855. Reverend A.D. Pellicer performed the baptisms from 1856 to 1861. After Reverend A.D. Pellicer was re-located, he continued to visit the church to perform the baptisms until 1864. The next pastor, Reverend Dominic Manucy, performed the baptisms from 1866 to 1872.