St. Mary's Church
The
churches played a large role in the growing mining town, and St. Mary's
representative, Fr. Manogue and the nuns contributed greatly to the welfare
of the town's population. They cared for the spiritual and medical needs
of both the rich and poor. Their charitable works were rewarded by the
grateful townspeople. After the fire in 1875, John Mackay and other wealthy
miners contributed handsomely toward the reconstruction of the church
building and donated precious gifts, including the huge silver bell that
hangs in the belfry. |
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