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One of the seven Roman Catholic basilicas in Ohio, it is one of some 93 basilicas in the United States. It is the site of an annual pilgrimage of Roman Catholics (primarily from the Middle East) to mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, celebrated 15 August of every year. The basilica is designated as a shrine to Our Lady of Consolation.
Built in 1846, the shrine was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Heritage Museum on the second floor of the convent showcases life during the early years of the community. [4] Even today southern Mercer County is predominantly Catholic, a reflection of 19th-century immigration patterns. [5]
Peru Township was organized in 1817. [4] The township was named after Peru, New York, the native home of a share of the early settlers. [5] Originally part of neighboring Delaware County, Peru Township became part of Morrow County in 1848. [6] Statewide, the only other Peru Township is located in Huron County.
The Macksville Tavern on Peru Hollow Road Location of Peru Township in Huron County Coordinates: 41°10′45″N 82°41′29″W / 41.17917°N 82.69139°W / 41.17917; -82
In 1872, St. Nicholas birthed St. Edward mission church in Carey, Ohio, which would become the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation.St. Nicholas became famous as the site from which a "miraculous" May 25, 1875 pilgrimage began, led by Rev. Joseph Gloden, with an image of Our Lady of Consolation that was brought from Luxembourg to be placed in what would become the Basilica ...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Shrine is a historic Roman Catholic shrine in the Buckeye Road neighborhood on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, United States.The earliest ethnic parish established for Hungarians in the United States, its present building was constructed in the early twentieth century, and it has been named a historic site.
The hall serves as a multipurpose area for celebrations, classes, and cultural activities. Starting in 2011, the temple underwent two years of major renovations. [6] During these renovations, shrines of Bhagawan Chandramauli, Tripura Sundari, Bhudevi, Lakshmi and Navagraha were added. In May 2013, the renovation was completed, and a six-day ...
For several years, the search for a permanent place of worship continued amidst the perceived antagonism from the local community toward the development of a Hindu temple in North Royalton, Ohio. [1] In 1987, the group purchased a building that sat on 22 acres of land in Parma, Ohio. [1]