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Congregation Of 107-Year-Old Minneapolis Church Gathers For 1st Mass Since Devastating Fire

On Sunday, the congregation worshipped in the parish hall, a smaller, temporary spot.

April 26, 2021

A fire destroyed their church, but a Twin Cities community says their spirit is still as strong as ever.

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A fire devastated the Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church in northeast Minneapolis last Monday. The flames caused the century-old ceiling to collapse.

On Sunday, the congregation worshipped in the parish hall — a smaller, temporary spot — where the congregation typically gathers after Sunday mass.

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