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St. Francis Xavier Church
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The Buildings
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The Altars
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Center Altar
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Francis Xavier
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St. Francis Assisi
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1998 Restoration
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On the morning of August 11, 1874, Father Ferdinand Helias, the
"Apostle of Central Missouri," was found dead in the churchyard.
Legend tells us he died while ringing the Angelus. Father Helias was buried in
the parish cemetery, which was located down the road. In 1964, during the
pastorate of Msgr. Poelker, Father Helias' body was exhumed. It was re-interred
in the entry of the Church on Memorial Day. One year later Bishop Marling, the
first bishop of the Diocese of Jefferson City, dedicated the memorial to Father
Helias.
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