Catholic Churches of Springfield

Uncover the rich and spiritual history of the Catholic Church in Springfield, Missouri, with this detailed and captivating account. Authored by Mary D. Schuerer in 1957, this book chronicles the establishment and growth of the Immaculate Church, Sacred Heart Church, and St. Joseph Church, and the founding of St. Mary's Cemetery. Beginning in the mid-19th century, when Catholic families in the region had to travel to Rolla and St. Louis for religious services, this book details how the need ...