In response to my post about St Fidelis, Mary from Kansas left a comment referring to this magnificent Church known as "the Cathedral of the Plains" (though it is not actually a Cathedral).It is known as one of the "Eight wonders of Kansas"; when it was built, it was the largest Church west of the Mississippi river. the exterior of the church is constructed with blocks of local limestone weighing 50-100 pounds each.
Above the High Altar there is a painting of the martyrdom of St Fidelis:
Parish website hereMore photos here
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Another beautiful church is just a fw miles away. Although no longer having mass, the tiny local community is maintaining it and keeping it open to the public.
http://www.kansastravel.org/holycrosschurch.htm
Both communities have cemeteries with Volgsa iron cross grave markers. http://www.kansastravel.org/holycrosscemetery.htm
Anonymous,
I thought about adding the link to that church as well. I understand that Mass is occasionally celebrated there, maybe a few times per year, on special occasions. Hope so--it is a truly beautiful church.
Oh, and the cemeteries! I'm going to have to take a drive to the western part of the state to see those. Those crosses are really lovely.
Mary Margaret
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