The first Mass at the original Holy Name Church was on the Feast of the Holy Name, possibly in 1890. It was dedicated on August 17, 1890. The parish grew over the years and in 1963 ground was broken for a new church building. The new Holy Name Church was dedicated on Sunday, March 14, 1965. From 13 families in the early 1890’s, Holy Name has increased its membership to about 120 families. Each generation of parishioners has worked and grown in the grace of God, brought to them by good and faithful priests. As each generation has made way for the next, it has contributed, in its time, to the material, social and spiritual welfare of the community.
- Town Rock Rapids, IA
- County Lyon County, MN
- Region Southern MN
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Lyon County, MN
Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will find stories about the contributions made by farmers/ranchers located throughout our county and of course you will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Lyon County, MN page.