Church Of The Assumption

Church of the Assumption is one of the historic churches in St.Paul. The church was founded in 1856 by Bishop Joseph Cretin and served newly arrived immigrants from Germany. The church east tower holds four bells heard in every corner of downtown St. Paul. The Angelus Bell was installed in the first church. The church Four bells, including the original from the first church, was established when the present church was constructed. Before 1975, when the bells became electrically controlled, they were rung by pulling 200-foot ropes. Church of the Assumption interior design and decor remains unchanged from the construction in the late 1800s. The church statue of Mary in the center of the high altar comes from the first church. Assumption holds two scripture studies each year using the Little Rock Scripture format. The study includes small group sharing, lectures, and prayer in an informal setting. Deepen the connection between your faith and your everyday life.