The New Church

The New Church

Explore the New Church

For the first fifty years of the Shrine’s existence, praying before the Cross, the center-piece of the Parish/Shrine was only possible during favorable weather. Cross In The Woods Parish had also grown to almost 500 households.

The long-house Chapel, which seated 250 grew too small. The envisioned dream of a new indoor worship space, seating almost 1,000, with a year round view of the Cross came to fruition on June 29, 1997 when the new sanctuary was dedicated. Visitors and parishioners made the dream a reality with their generous gifts.

Interactive Tour

Walk Through The New Church

Move your cursor over the image and drag left or right to explore the church with an interactive 360-degree view.

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