St. Edward Catholic Church - Mendon, Michigan USA - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

St. Edward Catholic Church is made of fieldstone and was finished in 1908. It has a bell tower and a cemetery that is located across the street. Sunday services are shared with St. Martin of Tours located in Vicksburg.
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History:
“The first religious services in the Mendon area were held by Roman Catholic missionaries in 1831-1832. Father Charles Boos of Detroit, enroute to Grand Rapids, visited the Indian trading post, and laid the foundations of the future Saint Edwards…”
"...In 1906, it was decided to build a new church of field stone, which cost $10,000.00, the money and labor donated by the congregation. Construction took two years, with the walls three feet thick at base, and the steeple measuring 110 feet to the top of the cross. It was dedicated October 21, 1908, planned by Michael Haas, the construction committee included John A. Haas, Michael Dukette, and Patrick H. Marantette. Michael Dukette donated $500.00 to buy the four faced tower clock..."
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St. Edward:
The Roman Catholic Church regards Edward the Confessor as the patron saint of kings, difficult marriages, and separated spouses. After the reign of Henry II Edward was considered the patron saint of England until 1348 when he was replaced in this role by St. George. He remained the patron saint of the Royal Family.
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Thank you to William Dolak for references:

Diocese of Kalamazoo
332 West State Street
Mendon, Michigan 49072

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Actively in use for worship Date of organization: 01/01/1861 Date of building construction: 10/21/1908 Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Cemetery Diocese: Kalamazoo Address/Location: 332 West State Street Mendon, Michigan USA 49072 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed Archdiocese: Not listed

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