St. Mary's Catholic Church - Gaylord, MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Jagman714
N 45° 01.744 W 084° 40.632
16T E 682979 N 4988804
St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 147 Otsego st., Gaylord, MI.
Waymark Code: WM1Y7X
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 150
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St. Mary's Catholic Church

Side 1
St. Mary's church began as a mission of the Catholic diocese of Grand Rapids, the first church was built around 1884. The parish grew to become a predominantly Polish congregation while under the pastorate of Father casimir Skory (1892-1905). In 1893 Father Skory founded St. Mary's school, which was served by the Dominican Sisters. Father Skory was instrumental in the planning and construction of this chuch in 1900.

Side 2
The Neo-Gothic St. Mary's Catholic Church has been a Gaylord landmark since it was dedicated September 15, 1900. When the Diocese of Gaylord was established in 1972, the church became the Cathedral. The diocese built a new Cathedral in 1976 and closed St. Mary's. In 1985 a local group, fearing the building would be razed, purchased it for use as a performing arts center, which they named the Mount Carmel Centre.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/15/1900

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

Street address of Church:
147 Otsego st.
Gaylord, MI. U.S.A.
49735

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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