St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church

The small band of Irish immigrants who settled in Washington Court House in the middle of the nineteenth century had as their greatest desire the erection of an edifice, pleasing to Almighty God, that would serve as an anchor of faith in a sea of adversity and a beacon of truth guiding wayward souls to the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. Giving thanks to the Lord, these tenacious and faithful women and men joyfully sacrificed much so that the longing of their souls could be realized.

For 120 years this anchor and beacon of faith and truth, which is Saint Colman of Cloyne Church, has stood at the corner of East East and South North Streets as the temple sacred to the Lord, where He who was crucified, died and risen from the dead has comforted and been present to His people in the celebration of the sacraments and in the day to day prayers and sacrifices offered before Him in the tabernacle.

As we prepare to celebrate the 125 anniversary of the erection of Saint Colman of Cloyne Church in 2010, we are tasked to ensure that this historic and holy monument to the Glory of God will continue to be an anchor and beacon for generations to come.



From "Celebrating Our Past... Preparing for Our Future" 2007