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.
Juvenile charged in Melrose church fire
Parish profile – St. Mary, Mora
In 1895 the first Catholics in Mora requested that Bishop Martin Marty send a priest to administer the sacraments. Later that year the parish was officially […]
Melrose parish continues to weigh options
While the community of St. Mary Church in Melrose prepares to celebrate the Christmas season without their beloved building, which was severely damaged in a fire March 11, its members are hopeful that some traditions will carry on as usual.
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. […]
One in faith: Melrose community musters strength, finds hope after fire
Almost 62 years ago, Ralph Revermann was baptized at St. Mary Church in Melrose and has been a member ever since. For 22 of those years, […]
In wake of church fire, St. Mary School feels community’s support
When students returned to St. Mary’s School in Melrose on Monday, March 14, they were abuzz with stories and questions about the fire that damaged St. […]