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Today in Wheeling History: June 28th

6/28/2023

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Today in Wheeling History: June 28—Cornerstone of the second St. John’s Catholic Church in Benwood laid (1891).

The cornerstone laying ceremony for the new St. John's Catholic Church in Benwood took place with a large crowd in attendance, many arriving on a special train from Wheeling. The clergy present included Father Fitzgerald of Bellaire, Father McElligott and  Father O'Kane of the Cathedral in Wheeling,, Father Hermann of St. Alphonsus Church, Father Mattingly of Martins Ferry, Father Mullen of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and Father McMenamin, pastor of St. John the Baptist. The Catholic societies in attendance included the Knights of St. George from the Cathedral and of St. Alphonsus Church, the Bellaire Ancient Order of Hiberians (A.O.H.) Society, and the Wheeling Hiberians. Bishop Kain delivered an address. The cornerstone was placed with articles such as biographies of Pope Leo XII, President Harrison, Governor Fleming, and Bishop Kain, along with copies of newspapers and current coins. After the ceremony, the Bishop gave his blessing. The construction of the church was expected to be completed by January 1 with a budget of $25,000.
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This church was destroyed by fire in 2015, but a new church was constructed in 2017, incorporating salvaged items from the old church. The new church features stained glass windows, restored religious artifacts, and a memorial garden showcasing remnants of the former church. (https://rb.gy/lobgq) (https://rb.gy/cfism) (https://rb.gy/yjlhu) 
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