Photo feature: Assumption unveils, blesses historical marker

Published 12:01 am Monday, April 28, 2014

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — The Most Rev. Joseph Kopacz, bishop of the Jackson Catholic Diocese, sprinkles Holy Water on the newly dedicated Mississippi Historical Marker in front of Assumption Catholic Church Sunday morning. The new marker was dedicated Sunday by Bishop Kopacz, church pastor the Rev. David O’Connor and the parishioners of the church on Morgantown Road.

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — The Most Rev. Joseph Kopacz, bishop of the Jackson Catholic Diocese, sprinkles Holy Water on the newly dedicated Mississippi Historical Marker in front of Assumption Catholic Church Sunday morning. The new marker was dedicated Sunday by Bishop Kopacz, church pastor the Rev. David O’Connor and the parishioners of the church on Morgantown Road.

 

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat —  Parishioners get a chance to read the marker and fellowship after the dedication service. The church recently celebrated its 100th birthday.

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Parishioners get a chance to read the marker and fellowship after the dedication service. The church recently celebrated its 100th birthday.

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Children of the church help church member Donnie Verucchi unveil the marker.

Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat — Children of the church help church member Donnie Verucchi unveil the marker.