St. Joseph Catholic Church - Taneytown MD
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 39.504 W 077° 10.716
18S E 313103 N 4392112
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church has served the spiritual needs of Catholics in Taneytown, Maryland, and the surrounding countryside for over 200 years. The present church building, which dates back to 1876, was constructed at a cost $4,965.
Waymark Code: WM14YHZ
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2021
Views: 1
From the church website:
"St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church has served the spiritual needs of Catholics in Taneytown, Maryland, and the surrounding countryside for over 200 years.
The parish traces its origins to 1797, when Bishop John Carroll, the first bishop of Baltimore, appointed Father Demetrius A. Gallitzin as pastor. The present church building, which dates back to 1876, was constructed at a cost $4,965.
St. Joseph is a small but welcoming parish. There are currently about 300 active families in the parish."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1876
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
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: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church: 44 Frederick Street Taneytown , MD United States 21787
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
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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