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Purification Heritage Center
In 2014, the Friends of Purification Church initiated a campaign to save the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary from inevitable ruin. The church, whose roots lead back to the first Catholic congregation in Georgia, was slowly falling apart and closed to masses due to its deteriorating condition. Through the generous contributions of supporters from all over the state and beyond, the church was saved - but there is much more to do!
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Recognizing the rich history of the church and the surrounding area, the vision and mission of Friends of Purification Church evolved leading to the creation of
Purification Heritage Center
A Sacred Place to Seek, Find and Renew Faith
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Purification Heritage Center, a 501c3, is restoring the Church of the Purification, Locust Grove Cemetery, and the land where the first Catholic congregation of Georgia once thrived.
We hope that you will join our mission to preserve the rich history of Catholicism in Georgia for generations to come by creating a sacred place to deepen faith through retreats, education programs, and service projects.
Our Heritage
From 1790 on, The Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a fully functioning parish. It was a Catholic church long before the majestic cathedrals in Savannah and Atlanta were built. It is the precursor of the many churches in the dioceses of Savannah and Atlanta that now serve some 1,200,000 Catholics.
Programs and Services
Purification Heritage Center is available for groups to schedule educational or historic programs to learn about the rich history of Catholicism in Sharon and Taliaferrro County. Programs can include meetings or masses at the Church of the Purification or Locust Grove Cemetery.
News
For pictures and videos of recent events at Purification Heritage Center, go to our News page.
We will update the 'News' frequently to keep you updated on activities and events at
Purification Heritage Center!
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