There was no need to borrow money. the donations completely paid for the building. This church is unique in that it has never been indebted to any bank or loaning institution from its humble beginnings to its present beautiful structure. It was consecrated debtfree on October 14. 1900. Later. people donated many items to the church. Stained glass windows. a marble altar. a beautiful onyx communion rail were all given by members and friends. Even the children caught the giving spirit and worked together to donate an altar of the Virgin Mary and of St. Joseph. Immigrants began to settle in the Steubenville area shortly after the new building was erected. Lithuanians. Poles.
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