tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post114108711261012202..comments2024-02-15T03:29:30.431-06:00Comments on Rome of the West: Photos of Immaculate Conception Church, in Madonnaville, IllinoisMark S. Abelnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692448528819277158noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-6504353247623696862020-07-22T09:54:39.221-05:002020-07-22T09:54:39.221-05:00I would like to know how to get copies of these tw...I would like to know how to get copies of these two booksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316322293118213778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-74976061784988731962019-01-07T21:38:24.833-06:002019-01-07T21:38:24.833-06:00yes, but we were faithful each and every SUNDAY. I...yes, but we were faithful each and every SUNDAY. I wrote and published 2 books telling of the history of Madonnaville such as my husband's 3rd great grandfather was the 1st trustee and in charge of building the 3 buildings. Unfortunately the diocese wanted it closed. My husband's family attended regularily until the day it closed. because it was formarly closed the doors are to stay locked. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392379459586655984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-57028309856163549032015-10-21T01:21:26.391-05:002015-10-21T01:21:26.391-05:00Sadly, this was one of the parishes that was close...Sadly, this was one of the parishes that was closed in a round of closures in the Belleville Diocese in 2014. I think I remember reading the parish had less than 50 parishoners. Vary sad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805386033603366030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9437006.post-81933995399766469602008-06-13T11:26:00.000-05:002008-06-13T11:26:00.000-05:00we are searching for traces of reverend Henry Goos...we are searching for traces of reverend Henry Goosens. He was a retired priest staying for many years in Madonnaville. This happened in begin of 20th century. He became very ill in Madonnaville and almost died there. Can anyone help us with info?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com