The last in our series of the Streator parishes, and perhaps the one most likely survive consolidations. The church was built not so much for Hungarians as for the large Slovak population that existed here at one time. ( I believe there is still a notable presence of Slovakian-Americans in the area.) The Church has both its main and side altars intact. In addition to the stained glass windows and altars, St Stephen has at least two notable frescoes, one depicting St Stephen offering the crown of the kingdom to Our Blessed Mother. I was actually fortunate enough to attend Holy Mass in this church on one of my trips. The only thing that puzzles me is a sort of neon-lighting as back-lighting around the side altars. This should be visible in the interior pics. As with Immaculate Conception, I am still looking to take better whole-building exterior shots.
http://picasaweb.google.com/DocMeadows85/82909StStephenStreator#
There is a fourth Streator parish, St Casmir of Poland, but it is a modern building, and masses at that locations are suspended on account of consolidations and priest shortage.
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ReplyDeleteHe gave the Crown to the BVM.
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