Local
US/World
Voices
All Sections
Search
Subscribe Now
Sections
Home
Search
Subscribe Now
Topics
Local
US/World
Features
Faith
Culture
Obituaries
Sports
Video
Audio
Photo Essay
Español
Voices
See All
See All
About
About Us
Contact Us
Advertise
Past Issues
Diocese of Columbus
Subscribe
Subscribe
Join our Email Newsletter
Change of Address
Latest News
Marion St. Mary Church turns 125
Oct 30, 2023
Features
Marion St. Mary Church turns 125
By
Ken Snow
Oct 30, 2023
Features
Priests and servers gather at the altar of Marion St. Mary as Bishop Earl Fernandes celebrates the church’s 125th anniversary Mass on Sunday, Oct. 22. CT photo by Ken Snow
Marion St. Mary is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its church, which was dedicated in 1898, seven years after construction began. The building, which is the third to serve the parish, is constructed of Berea sandstone and built in the Victorian Gothic style. CT photos4 by Ken Snow
The anniversary Mass starts with a procession to the altar.
The Anniversary Mass begins at Marion St. Mary Church.
The first reading is read at the Mass.
Father Edward Shikina incenses the Book of Gospels
Bishop Earl Fernandes offers the homily.
Father Edward Shikina (left) renews his priestly promises before Bishop Earl Fernandes.
Father Edward Shikina signs the Oath of Fidelity as Bishop Earl Fernandes looks on.
Father Edward Shikina receives a congratulatory handshake from Bishop Earl Fernandes after signing the Oath of Fidelity.
Bishop Earl Fernandes leads the applause for Father Edward Shikina.
Bishop Earl Fernandes is joined by priests from the diocese at St. Mary's anniversary Mass.
Priests and servers surround the altar during the Mass.
Father Thomas Buffer, former Marion St. Mary pastor, reads a portion of the Eucharistic prayer at Mass.
Share
Tweet
Priority Support
First Name
Last Name
Email *
Submit