St. Mary's - Cortland, NY - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

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"...marked its 100th anniversary April 7 with the celebration of a special centennial Mass...The church was filled to capacity with more than 900 people in attendance...Father Urbaniak has served the parish of 3,000 people for close to two years."

"The establishment of the first church, a converted barn, was driven by a need to accommodate an increasing number of Irish immigrants to Cortland in 1853. The building seated 275 people.... In 1867, Father Bartholomew McLoghlin replaced Father Coleman. The new pastor purchased a lot on Main St. and constructed St. Mary’s of the Vale. Just before he died in 1888, Father McLoghlin had enhanced the church by building a transept with two vestries, a tower and a spire...Excavation began in 1909 and the cornerstone was laid in 1910. The church was dedicated on April 6, 1913."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/06/1913 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman 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: 11:30 AM Street address of Church: 59 N Main St. Cortland, NY US 13045 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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