St Stephen's R.C. Church - Grand Island
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jiggs11
N 43° 01.124 W 078° 57.946
17T E 665759 N 4764903
Marker denoting the oldest church still in use on Grand Island, NY.
Waymark Code: WMNMMC
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2015
Views: 5
The original church was built in 1862 and served the parish until 1887, when the structure was deemed too small for the burgeoning congregation. The present church was opened for services in 1890, and continued in use until 1969, when plaster and other ceiling items began to fall.
The church sat vacant until 1977, when a large fundraising effort resulted in repairs and restoration to the church. It was once again open for services after an 8 month restoration. On 4 December, 1977 a Mass of rededication was celebrated.
In 1999 construction of the modern church was begun. Work was completed by February, 2000 and services moved from the old to the new facility. The original church is now used for meetings and occasional weddings and funerals.
Text on the marker reads:
St Stephen's R.C. Church
Erected 1890
Restored 1977
First Mass celebrated in original church
Feb 16, 1862
" I have loved, o Lord, the beauty of
Thy houseand the place of Thy dwelling."
Psalm 26-8
Marker Name: St Stephen's R.C. Church
Marker Type: Roadside
Dedication Date: 1977
City/Town/Village Name: Grand Island
County: Niagara
Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)
Website: [Web Link]
Agency: Not listed
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