As one approaches the city of WilkesBarre. it is difficult not to notice the twin spires of this beautiful Gothic church. Since 1895. the stone and brick structure has stood as a monument to those whose faith and hard work erected it as a place of worship. The parish began under the able leadership of Rev. John J. Curran. Its parishioners were mostly immigrant coal miners. After working all day in the mines. the miners would come to the construction site to help build the church. Father Curran was a staunch advocate of labor and stood with the miners during the famous strike of 1902.
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