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The early Catholic settlers of Wright’s Ferry, now known as Columbia, had to journey to Lancaster, York or Elizabethtown for Holy Mass, until 1826, when St Peter’s was built on Union Street. An influx of German Catholics into Columbia between 1840- 1860 due to the Napoleonic wars, created a need for a church for the non-English speaking Germans. Bishop John Neumann (canonized a Saint by Pope Paul VI) arranged for the purchase of land. And so, The Holy Trinity Church was built in 1862, along with a cemetery (partially vandalized in 2009, but has long since undergone repairs) in 1865, and a schoolhouse in 1870. The Church is over 150 years old and is the home of a mural of Jesus created by renowned artists Wayne Fettro and Mark Grab.It celebrates the weekend and weekday masses.

Address: 409 Cherry St, Columbia PA 17512, Phone Lines: Office: 717-684-2711 Rectory: 717-684-2711 Convent: 717-684-2232 (519 Cherry St.)

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The Wright’s Ferry Mansion GARTH: Gallery, Framing, Events Venue and Cafe The Inn at Bully’s Restaurant & Pub Weis Markets The Holy Trinity Church Mount Bethel Cemetery Co. First National Bank Museum, Columbia Turkey Hill Experience Columbia Crossing River Trails Center Hinkle's Restaurant

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