Ohio parish named minor basilica

August 09, 2012

An Ohio parish has been named the United States’ 74th minor basilica.

The web site of St. John the Baptist Church, located in Canton, describes the basilica as “the oldest Catholic parish in northeastern Ohio since 1823.”

 

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Further information:

• Canton Catholic church elevated to 'minor basilica' by the Vatican (Canton Repository)
• Basilica of St. John the Baptist