| The New Church |
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While not the largest in ground dimensions, is one of the most massive and striking in the area. The plan was executed by parishioner Peter Dederichs. His design combined facets of Pisan Romanesque and Venetian Renaissance to create a unique and beautiful structure. It was completed in 1885 at a cost of $81,210.53.
The structure's interior dimensions are considerably emphasized by its cool shades of blue. The length of the church is 176 feet, the width of the nave 80 feet and the transept 116 feet. The ceiling of the nave at the center of the arch towers 90 feet from the floor.
As one enters the church, one is immediately impressed by its magnificent proportions. It is Roman in style and cruciform in plan - the cross being seen to best advantage in the richly frescoed ceiling | 
Annunciation window. 
On the ceiling, at the center of the transept, is a fine painting of our patroness the Virgin Mary. 
