Saint Joseph Parish - Salem, Oregon
Posted by: 
shadow101
N 44° 56.453 W 123° 01.880
10T E 497527 N 4976383
The primary Catholic institution in the Salem area.
Waymark Code: WM6CZ3
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2009
Views: 5
The first catholic mass in Oregon was celebrated in 1839. As the population grew, more parishes were opened, and Saint Joseph was founded in Salem in 1853. The current building opened in 1953, and has had several additions since.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 10/01/1853
Date of building construction: 01/01/1953
Dominant Architectural Style: modern Romanesque
Archdiocese: Portland of Oregon
Diocese: Portland of Oregon
Address/Location:
721 Chemeketa St. NE
Salem, Oregon US
97301
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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