St. Thomas Catholic Church, Roman Catholic church in Coeur d'Alene, United States
St. Thomas is a brick church building located on Indiana Avenue that displays Romanesque Revival design elements. The structure features sandstone details and interior stained glass windows that are integrated throughout the sacred space.
The parish was founded in 1890 to serve Catholic miners and lumber workers moving into the area. The present church was built in 1909 by E. M. Kreig with bricks from Sandpoint, Idaho, and an arch of sandstone from Tenino, Washington. Architects Francis P. Rooney and Lewis P. Stritesky designed it in the Romanesque Revival style, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1977.
The parish welcomes worshippers to regular Mass services that bring members of the local Catholic community together. The building serves as a gathering place where families celebrate their faith and participate in the religious life of the diocese.
Visiting during service times is recommended, with schedules available through the church website for planning your visit. Guests should observe standard etiquette in places of worship and be respectful of those gathered for prayer.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, receiving official recognition for its architectural importance. The stained glass windows were produced by skilled craftspeople whose handwork remains visible in the fine details.
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