Fire Damage at Holy Cross Moves Masses to Parish Center

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Published on April 26 2023 2:15 pm
Last Updated on April 26 2023 2:15 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

While not much damage could be seen Monday to the exterior of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, damage to the interior was extensive. 

The damage is such that services will be held in the Parish Center for the time being. 

The report from the State Fire Marshal is not completed, but it's still thought that the fire began in the area of the choir loft. A passing motorist noticed smoke coming from the church building about 4pm Monday and phoned 911. Seven area fire companies answered the call and quickly brought the fire under control. A spokesman for the church said that even though the interior damage was extensive, it could have been much worse without the quick action by firefighters.

The mass schedule for now at Holy Cross will remain unchanged.