Members of the committees working on the project gathered under and around a small tent on the future site for a blessing and photos as some parishioners watched from their cars because of the pouring rain.
Melrose parish breaks ground for new church
Melrose parish blesses site of new church
The St. Mary’s parish community celebrated an outdoor bilingual Mass and site blessing in Melrose Sept. 9 on the land where it is planning to build a new church.
Juvenile charged in Melrose church fire
A juvenile was charged with arson in the first degree for the fire that damaged St. Mary Church in Melrose in March 2016, according to a news release June 20 from the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.
Workshops, dialogue next steps after Melrose parish unveils plans
About 450 people gathered Feb. 11 at Melrose High School to see a proposal for a new church in Melrose.
Melrose church forms steering committee, opens doors to show damage
The doors opened June 13 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parish leaders were on site all day to answer questions and welcome visitors.
Churches near and far show support after St. Mary’s fire
Representatives from Holy Cross Parish in Butler traveled May 17 to Melrose to meet with Father Marvin Enneking, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Melrose. After […]
Reward offered in Melrose church fire
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the March 11 fire at St. […]
Clean-up efforts continue at Melrose church
Clean up and abatement efforts at St. Mary Church in Melrose are well underway after the March 11 fire. The church’s high altar and statues were […]