St. Edward's Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Shamokin, Pennsylvania.
The stone church structure stands at latitude 40.7894 and longitude -76.5513, serving the religious community of Shamokin with regular services and gatherings.
Established in 1879, St. Edward's Catholic Church began as a spiritual center for railroad workers on the Danville and Pottsville line in Pennsylvania.
The congregation included German, Italian, and Irish members, reflecting the diverse immigrant communities that settled in Pennsylvania during the industrial period.
The church holds multiple Mass times throughout the week, with special liturgies scheduled for religious holidays and important Catholic observances.
St. Edward's Catholic Church earned recognition as the first religious building worldwide to implement electric lighting, installed under Thomas Edison's supervision.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1879
Website: http://mothercabrini.net
GPS coordinates: 40.78940,-76.55130
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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