Welcome to Holy Rosary Church

The Vestibule
Original Stained Glass Windows
Two Bronze Altar Panels
Other Features

The walls of the present day church, built in 1888, are of Kettle River sandstone, well known for its durability and its fire proof qualities.

The Vestibule

The Original Windows in the
Bell Tower (1878)

The Church's original stained glass windows in the nave were destroyed in the 1904 fire. When the windows were replaced, the Mysteries of the Rosary Windows were installed. Fortunately, three smaller windows were not destroyed and can still be viewed today while going up the stairs to the choir loft beneath the bell tower. These windows incorporate elements of the aesthetic movement of the latter half of the 19th century with their curvilinear features of Renaissance decoration.

Detail photos from the Church's original stained glass windows in the bell tower.

The Two Bronze Altar Doors

In the vestibule of the church, mounted on the wall, are two bronze doors. These doors originally flanked the sides of the Main Altar, and were used by altar boys primarily during the processions. They were removed during a renovation in the 1960's.

Photo of one of the doors flanking the main altar.

Other Features

Oak frame of the Main Doors to the Nave
Pattern on the floor.
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Originally prepared by Fr. John E. Schwind, O.P. and the Holy Rosary Liturgical Committee, 1978.
Addendums made by Anna-Marie Byrne and Edward J. McDermott, 1998.
Revision to text by Fr. Jose Santiago, O.P. and photos added by Bro. Don Kania, O.P., 2002.