St Mary Church - Marion, Ohio - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

From (visit link) When Eber Baker founded Marion in 1822, a handful of Catholics lived in the area. By 1844, with a Catholic population of 100, Marion became a mission site and circuit-riding priests celebrated Masses in private homes. In 1854, the Huber Shop on Mill Street was purchased and became the first permanent place of worship. As the parish grew so did the need for a larger place of worship. On land purchased by Timothy Fahey in 1853, a new church was built and later dedicated by Bishop Rosecrans. Before long, this red brick building, measuring 70 by 40 feet, could no longer serve the growing Catholic population and plans for a new church were underway. It was to be built on land purchased by Father John Mackey, the site of our current church. This magnificent edifice was completed in 1898.

Constructed of Berean sandstone, St. Mary Church was built in the Victorian Gothic style. Like many churches, St. Mary has undergone several renovations introducing contemporary styles. The most recent renovation began in the Spring of 1994 under the leadership of Father James Klima. A committee of parishioners was formed to study and facilitate a rebirth and revival of St. Mary Church by bringing the church interior back to a more original appearance. Work was completed in May 1998 and the first Mass was celebrated on the Feast of Pentecost, May 30, 1998.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/14/1894 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 251 N Main St Marion, Ohio U.S.A. 43302-3031 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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