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St. Martin

Located in a small town of less than 600 population, this beautiful brick church is an iconic site. See our mass schedule, location, church tour, and more below.

General Information

Mass Schedule

Sunday: 9:00 AM

History

A Mission Church was established in 1856 with its first Mass in the settlement of Schimmels, formerly know as Schimmelsville, located two miles northwest of LaCrosse, in the small one room home of Joseph Preis, Sr. by the Rev. Andrew Tusch. Under Father Martin Sherer, Pastor of St. Joseph Church in LaPorte, the area's Catholics of Southwest LaPorte County came together, to form what is now called St. Martin of Tours Mission. The first church was built in 1860.  In 1914 a second church was built at its present-day location and on Christmas Eve, 1931 the church was completely destroyed by a fire.  In the summer of 1932, a new church was built on the same site and it still stands today. The original bell from the first church building in Schimmels, placed in the second church building and survived the fire of 1931 was installed in the new church and is used today.

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ABOUT US

We, The Catholic Communities, united into The Body of Christ through Baptism, are built on a foundation of spirituality, charity and service to others. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we continue the mission of Christ in welcoming others on a journey into the fullness of God.
 

CONTACT

PHONE:

219-733-2955

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EMAIL:

ccparish386@gmail.com


PARISH OFFICE:

304 N. Ohio St.

Wanatah, IN 46390

 

MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 386
Wanatah, IN 46390

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BULLETIN

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