Saints Peter and Paul Academy

Peter and Paul Academy is a Catholic school building located at 64 Parsons Street in Midtown Detroit, Michigan.

[1] St. Patrick Parish began in 1862, in response to the influx of Irish Catholics into Detroit.

"[2] In 1892, to serve the children of the community, a school was built on Parsons.

[3] After the closing, the school was vacant for three years, until re-opening as the "St. Patrick Senior Center.

"[3] The organization has continued to the present day, providing hot meals, health care, transportation assistance, and educational classes for the elderly, in association with the next-door St. Patrick Church.