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St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Romanesque Revival church in Somerset, Ohio.

The church features a tall bell tower with a spire, brick exterior walls with stone accents, and large pointed-arch windows filled with stained glass.

Built in 1843, Saint Joseph's Catholic Church represents the oldest Catholic parish in Ohio, with origins traced to German-Catholic pioneer Jacob Dittoe in 1798.

The parish maintains Dominican order traditions and offers regular Mass services, including Saturday Vigil and multiple Sunday morning celebrations throughout the year.

The church provides Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration services and requires two individuals to be present during these devotional periods at all times.

During the early years, priests used braziers inside the original log church structure to prevent the Communion wine from freezing during winter services.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1899

Architects: DeCurtins

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.56778,-84.19528

Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30

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