The Marshall County community is invited to celebrate the rich legacy of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver -- as well as recognition of its longest-active parishioners -- on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the current building in 1954.
The event will take place Wednesday, August 28, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass (approximately 6:15 p.m.) in the parish hall in the lower level of the church, located at 124 College Avenue in Culver.
As part of the celebration, local historian and parishioner Jeff Kenney will present a PowerPoint history of Catholicism in the Culver area, beginning with the Potawatomi missions establishing the first church in all of Marshall County, and continuing to the first St. Mary of the Lake, built in 1897 and the evolution of the parish to its current home today, including its close relationship with Culver Academies, the town of Culver, and the Lake Maxinkuckee community.
The evet's "Dedication Day" theme centers on the current church building's dedication on August 28, 1955, just over a year after the cornerstone was laid. It replaced a Quonset hut structure on the same site that burned to the ground in 1954. The funding and support for the beautiful brick building of today was a community endeavor that crossed the boundaries of affiliation and affinity.
Parishioners past and present who have had a longstanding or formative relationship with the parish are invited to be recognized during the event. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Culver in 1960, six years after its cornerstone was laid.
Keystone Cooperative announces next CEO
New universal child blood lead testing guidelines to begin in Illinois
Flood warning extended for Embarras River at Lawrenceville
Indiana's county fairs allowed alcohol service areas starting July 1
Kroger members can now redeem Points for dollars off groceries in-store and online
NWS issues flash flood watch for southeastern Illinois
St Francisville approves water well cleaning
Confirmed tornado in Knox County
Countrymark fueling stations hosting Fueling Freedom on Friday
Wabash Cannonball Bridge to be closed for one week for repairs
Lawrence County man charged with sex crimes
LCMH receives USDA federal grant for $450,000
IDEM recycling grants available
Lawrence County arrests
Storm system rolls through southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
New PIO officer announced for Indiana State Police Evansville District
Valentine seeks change of venue for murder trial
Newton power plant to be closed
