Church, Rectory and Jesuit Hall - 1834 - 2007 - Washington, MO
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N 38° 33.639 W 091° 00.883
15S E 672974 N 4269891
Church and rectory buildings still in use.
Waymark Code: WM15GZ3
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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County of marker: Franklin County
Location of marker: Cedar St. & E. 2nd St., NW corner, Washington

Marker Text:

CHURCH, RECTORY,
AND JESUIT HALL
St Francis Borgia Catholic Parish was established in 1834 and serviced by the Jesuit Missionaries from St. Charles, Missouri. The Parish's current church is the third church built and was constructed in 1849. The bells tower houses three bells which have been dedicated, at various times, to St. Francis Borgia, the Blessed Virgin, The Holy Family, and St. Joseph. In the early 1900s, many improvements were made to the church: the 12 Apostles were painted on the ceiling in 1903, stained glass windows were added in 1904, and a new pipe organ was installed in 1909. The Rectory, home to the Brothers and Priests who served the Parish, was constructed in 1883. Jesuit Hall was erected in 1884 as a school building. In 2007, Jesuit Hall underwent major renovations to be used by the Parish for various functions including weddings, baptismal, first holy communion, confirmation, and graduation celebrations as well as community meetings and events. Between 1834 and 1890, 10 Jesuits and 112 Franciscans served the Parish until it transitioned to diocesan leadership.

1834 • St. Francis Borgia Catholic Parish is established and serviced by the Jesuits.

1835 • The first church is built out of logs next to the St. Francis Borgia Parish Cemetery

1846 • The second St. Francis Borgia Church is built on Main Street.

1847 • The third, and current, St. Francis Borgia Church is built , directly east of the second
    church, and blessed on Easter Monday.

1884 • A new school building, later named Jesuit Hall, is constructed and used as a school building.

1894 • The Parish transitions from Jesuits to Franciscans.

1945 • Following Vatican II, a new marble alter is erected in the church, facing the people.

1985 • Improvements are made to the exterior of the church, and the interior is renovated.

1990 • The Parish transitions from Franciscans to diocesan Priests.

1995 • The Rectory undergoes an intensive restoration, modernizing the space.

2007 • Jesuit Hall is completely gutted, remodeled, expanded, and officially takes its name in honor
    of the original ministers of the Parish.

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