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The History of St. Martin of Tours Valley City |
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The Parish teaches
Christ's saving doctrine; |
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St Martin of Tours Valley City, Ohio -- 2000 to Current |
| 2000 | Campaign began for a new, larger church. |
| Apr 1, 2001 | Ground Breaking ceremony for new church. |
| New church allows seating for 900 and also has a prayer
chapel. In addition there is a large gathering area and other rooms. Church artifacts were preserved from other Diocesan churches; St. Mary Czestochowa - Stained rose window and side windows, Nativity church - Stained glass windows in corridor to old church, St. Josephat church - Stations of the Cross. St. Martin's original church continues use as "The Chapel." Administration building has several offices and meeting rooms. Social hall areas for large, medium & small groups, plus kitchen. Total project cost over $5-million dollars. |
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| Oct 3, 2002 | Transfer Blessed Sacrament to the new church |
| Oct 5, 2002 | 1st Mass is celebrated in the new church |
| Nov 3, 2002 | Dedication Mass celebrated by Bishop Anthony Pilla. |
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