Here's a few pictures of the other Catholic Church we visited while in Alpena this spring, St. Bernard Catholic Parish. The Diocese of Gaylord website says...

Come visit our Gothic style Church, established as the first Catholic Parish in Alpena by Bishop Frederick Baraga. The current Church structure constructed in 1884 is newly renovated and provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere to worship. We invite you to join us.

People were praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament during my visit. That was great to see. I didn't want to disturb anyone, so I was only able to take a couple of pictures.

St. Bernard Catholic Parish in Alpena, Michigan

Registered Historic Site in Michigan

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

The Sanctuary

St. Patrick

Love the steps!

Thanks for viewing my photos. I hope to add more parishes from the Diocese of Gaylord as time and travel permits. I have some great old parishes to visit right in Leelanau County which will probably be next.

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