The Church of St. John the Evangelist - Rochester, MN
N 44° 01.386 W 092° 28.126
15T E 542574 N 4874575
This very impressive Catholic church is in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WMATWD
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2011
Views: 4
The Church of Saint John the Evangelist was founded in 1863. It was the first Catholic Church in the city Rochester.
The construction of this current building was started in 1955 and completed in 1957. It was designed by Edward F. Wirtz of New Ulm, Minnesota. It was designed to be simple yet impressive and dignified.
From 1999 to 2002 the church was renovated to accommodate the needs of the growing congregation.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Dominant Architectural Style: Contemporary
Diocese: Diocese of Winona
Address/Location:
11 4th Avenue Southwest
Rochester, MN USA
55902
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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