Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 5, 1955
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New Church Building Opened: Tomorrow's services of St. Francis Catholic Church will be the first held in the new $93,000 building completed just this week. Members of the church tomorrow will start a 40-hour devotional period lasting through Monday into Tuesday and formal dedication is set for Dec. 8. The sanctuary has a seating capacity of 650 persons. The building also has a baby room seating 70 persons.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 5, 1955
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Hang Up Your Christmas Stocking: Find items from the St. Francis Altar Society St. Nicholas Day bazaar to fill many Christmas stockings like the ones little Melissa Stoll is looking at. The bazaar will be held from noon until 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at the church. Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stoll of Aberdeen Dr.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 23, 1955
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Auditorium Addition Goes Up: The $124,000 auditorium addition to the St. Francis of Assisi church and school has passed the one-third mark on its way to completion. The building is still missing a roof, although the foundations and walls are finished. The Rev. Leon O. Kennedy, pastor of the church, expects the auditorium to be ready for occupancy sometime in November. The new building faces east on Winchell Dr.