Chapel of the Holy Cross

St. William Catholic Church

In the mid-1990s, parishioners from Good Shepherd and Holy Spirit in Huntsville began an outreach program to serve Catholic immigrants in Albertville. As the ministry grew, the Diocese sent priests to address the community’s sacramental and pastoral needs, and a catechetical program was established at the outreach facility. In 2001, St. William Catholic Church in Guntersville assumed administration of these outreach, catechetical, and pastoral programs, laying the foundation for what would become Chapel of the Holy Cross.

Davis Architects was later engaged to design a comprehensive facility upgrade for Chapel of the Holy Cross in Albertville, Alabama. The project brought modernization and expanded capacity to a vibrant parish seeking to deepen its ministry and community outreach. The existing campus included a primary worship space, supplemental gathering and classroom areas, and administrative offices. Recognizing the need to accommodate growing parish activities and evolving liturgical requirements, the design encompassed a new worship sanctuary with enhanced liturgical flexibility, expanded Christian education classrooms, youth-focused spaces, and upgraded support zones for staff and community ministries. The completed plan provided a phased roadmap for implementation, aligning the physical environment with the parish’s mission and long-term growth.

At a glance

• Located in Albertville, AL

• Completed 2005

Services

• Architecture

• Interior Design

• Renovation + Restoration