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Shrine Reward: Holy Rosary Shrine 1932

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Our Lady of the Rosary Church
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The Shrine
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The main altar, Our Lady of the Rosary Church
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Imhoff painting, Our lady of the Rosary Church
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Imhoff painting, Our Lady of the Rosary Church

Home Town or Home Community:
St. Joseph's Colony

Our Story:


In the centre of St. Joseph's Colony stands an attractive and historic landmark that is visible for miles around, namely Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Like other parishes in St. Joseph’s Colony, the beginnings of Holy Rosary parish were hard and very difficult. A small church that was built in 1911 under the leadership of Father Schultz, O.M.I., soon proved to be too small. In early 1918 families in the parish numbered approximately 70, and since most were blessed with children it was no wonder that a new church was required. By spring $5,000.00 was  ...more Story

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Our Lady of the Prairies Foundation
Western Development Museum

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