St. Mary of the Presentation Geneva IN
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Who we are
St. Mary of the Presentation is serving the Geneva community and engaging and encouraging others through a life-changing journey in Geneva, Indiana.
Our mission is to nurture a diverse and welcoming community, committed to following fearlessly wherever God is leading us and make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Geneva and the world!
Our mission is to nurture a diverse and welcoming community, committed to following fearlessly wherever God is leading us and make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Geneva and the world!
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Rev. Joseph Bosco Perera, OMI
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5790 E 1100 S
Geneva,
IN
46740
United States
Phone: 260-997-6558
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St. Mary of the Presentation Mass Times
Sunday 7, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday 5 p.m.
Holy Day 7 p.m.; Vigil/Holy Day 7 p.m.
Weekday 8 a.m. (or as announced)
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15-4:45 p.m.
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St. Mary of the Presentation History
St. Mary of the Presentation, an original Irish settlement, first began its mission in 1856.
Located in Geneva, St. Mary of the Presentation is a small parish with 52 families. Father Perera is the pastor of the small country church that dates back to 1856, when the first Catholics settled in the Jefferson Township portion of Adams County.
Lacking a church building, the first Catholics in the area attended Mass at St. Anthony in Mercer County, later transitioning to the Holy Trinity in Jay County in 1860.
Geneva first had a church building of its own in 1880; a log structure constructed by Irish immigrant congregation members and their neighbors. Tragedy struck in 1881, when the church was destroyed by fire — leading to the construction of a second building in 1883. Once again, congregation members and neighbors donated their time and resources for the 60 x 32-foot brick building.
In 1904 St. Mary of the Presentation became a parish with its own pastor, Rev. Vincent Muinch.
Fire struck for the second time in 1941. Nothing remained of the church but charred brick walls. With only 19 families supporting the church at that time, a representative of the diocese and of the Precious Blood Fathers suggested the parish disband and join Trinity Church, a neighboring parish. Members disagreed; a unanimous vote revealed they wished to remain a separate unit.
For the fourth time, parishioners and neighbors rebuilt the church, enlarging the structure to include a sanctuary and two wings.
Present parishioners are as devoted to the parish as were the original members. The most recent capital addition is a parish hall, built 25 years ago.
By Rachel Battdorf
From: https://todayscatholic.org/adams-county-highlighted-in-my-diocese/
Located in Geneva, St. Mary of the Presentation is a small parish with 52 families. Father Perera is the pastor of the small country church that dates back to 1856, when the first Catholics settled in the Jefferson Township portion of Adams County.
Lacking a church building, the first Catholics in the area attended Mass at St. Anthony in Mercer County, later transitioning to the Holy Trinity in Jay County in 1860.
Geneva first had a church building of its own in 1880; a log structure constructed by Irish immigrant congregation members and their neighbors. Tragedy struck in 1881, when the church was destroyed by fire — leading to the construction of a second building in 1883. Once again, congregation members and neighbors donated their time and resources for the 60 x 32-foot brick building.
In 1904 St. Mary of the Presentation became a parish with its own pastor, Rev. Vincent Muinch.
Fire struck for the second time in 1941. Nothing remained of the church but charred brick walls. With only 19 families supporting the church at that time, a representative of the diocese and of the Precious Blood Fathers suggested the parish disband and join Trinity Church, a neighboring parish. Members disagreed; a unanimous vote revealed they wished to remain a separate unit.
Present parishioners are as devoted to the parish as were the original members. The most recent capital addition is a parish hall, built 25 years ago.
By Rachel Battdorf
From: https://todayscatholic.org/adams-county-highlighted-in-my-diocese/
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St. Mary of the Presentation listing was last updated on the 28th of February, 2021
