Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church (Fargo)

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Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church
46°48′9″N 96°49′3″W / 46.80250°N 96.81750°W / 46.80250; -96.81750Coordinates: 46°48′9″N 96°49′3″W / 46.80250°N 96.81750°W / 46.80250; -96.81750
LocationFargo, North Dakota
CountryUnited States of America
Language(s)English,
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitestsaaj.org
History
StatusOpen
Founded1995
Founder(s)Monsignor Valentine G. Gross
DedicatedFebruary 11, 2010.
Past bishop(s)James Stephen Sullivan
Samuel J. Aquila
Associated peopleJames Stephen Sullivan
Fr. Brian Bachmeier
Fr. Paul Duchschere
Architecture
Functional statusOpen
Architect(s)Zerr Berg Architects
Styleneo-Gothic
Years built1995-2010
Completed2010
Specifications
Capacity1,200
Length212ft
Width120ft
Height130ft
Number of floors3
Number of towers1
Number of spires1
Spire height130ft
MaterialsSteel, Concrete, Plaster, Brick
Bells3
Administration
ParishSts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church in Fargo
DeaneryDeanery 2: Fargo
ArchdioceseSaint Paul and Minneapolis
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Fargo (since November 10, 1889)
ProvinceSaint Paul and Minneapolis
Clergy
ArchbishopBernard Hebda
Bishop(s)John Folda
Vicar(s)Fr. Scott Karnik
DeanVery Reverend Paul Duchschere
Pastor(s)Fr. Paul Duchschere
Deacon(s)Michael Dodge
Pat Breen
Ben Seitz
Laity
TreasurerKeith Johnson
Business managerRob Asheim
Religious education coordinatorConnie Dulany
Youth ministry coordinatorSusan Ripplinger
Parish administratorKarla Schell

Sts. Anne and Joachim is a Roman Catholic church located in Fargo, ND. Planning for the church began in 1995 and was completed in 2010. The rites of dedication were on February 11, 2010 by Samuel J. Aquila.[1][2] The church was named after Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, the parents of Mary, mother of Jesus.[3] Sts. Anne and Joachim parish was founded by Monsignor Valentine Gross after Bishop James Stephen Sullivan asked him to start a new parish in South Fargo.[4]

Construction[]

Sts. Anne and Joachim church was built in a two phase construction. Phase 1 included a gathering space and a social hall and was completed in 2001. Phase 2 included a permanent worship area, costing the church $9-10 Million.[4]In addition to the phase 2 primary worship area, the phase 2 structure is home to an adoration and daily chapels. The church houses numerous shrines and confessionals.

Organizations[]

  • Knights of Columbus (The Sts. Anne & Joachim Council #11930 of the Knights of Columbus )
  • Essentia (EMHC)
  • Social Concerns
  • 's Community
  • Respect Life
  • Parish Nursing
  • MACH 1
  • Prayer Quilt Ministry

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References[]

  1. ^ "Dedication". Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church.
  2. ^ "Catholic churches in North Dakota allowed to hold in-person Mass starting next week". The Dickinson Press.
  3. ^ "Saints Anne and Joachim | Tradition, Legends, & History". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  4. ^ a b "Parish dedicates church". INFORUM.
  5. ^ "Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church".
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