Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church (Fargo)
Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church | |
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46°48′9″N 96°49′3″W / 46.80250°N 96.81750°WCoordinates: 46°48′9″N 96°49′3″W / 46.80250°N 96.81750°W | |
Location | Fargo, North Dakota |
Country | United States of America |
Language(s) | English, |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | stsaaj |
History | |
Status | Open |
Founded | 1995 |
Founder(s) | Monsignor Valentine G. Gross |
Dedicated | February 11, 2010. |
Past bishop(s) | James Stephen Sullivan Samuel J. Aquila |
Associated people | James Stephen Sullivan Fr. Brian Bachmeier Fr. Paul Duchschere |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Open |
Architect(s) | Zerr Berg Architects |
Style | neo-Gothic |
Years built | 1995-2010 |
Completed | 2010 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,200 |
Length | 212ft |
Width | 120ft |
Height | 130ft |
Number of floors | 3 |
Number of towers | 1 |
Number of spires | 1 |
Spire height | 130ft |
Materials | Steel, Concrete, Plaster, Brick |
Bells | 3 |
Administration | |
Parish | Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church in Fargo |
Deanery | Deanery 2: Fargo |
Archdiocese | Saint Paul and Minneapolis |
Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo (since November 10, 1889) |
Province | Saint Paul and Minneapolis |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Bernard Hebda |
Bishop(s) | John Folda |
Vicar(s) | Fr. Scott Karnik |
Dean | Very Reverend Paul Duchschere |
Pastor(s) | Fr. Paul Duchschere |
Deacon(s) | Michael Dodge Pat Breen Ben Seitz |
Laity | |
Treasurer | Keith Johnson |
Business manager | Rob Asheim |
Religious education coordinator | Connie Dulany |
Youth ministry coordinator | Susan Ripplinger |
Parish administrator | Karla 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
References[]
- ^ "Dedication". Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church.
- ^ "Catholic churches in North Dakota allowed to hold in-person Mass starting next week". The Dickinson Press.
- ^ "Saints Anne and Joachim | Tradition, Legends, & History". Encyclopedia Britannica.
- ^ a b "Parish dedicates church". INFORUM.
- ^ "Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church".
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo
- Roman Catholic churches completed in 2010
- Churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo
- Roman Catholic parishes in the United States
- 2010 establishments in North Dakota
- Tourist attractions in Fargo, North Dakota