Saint Mary Oratory Church raises funds for bell tower restoration

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Saint Mary Oratory Church, the oldest Catholic church west of the Rock River, is raising funds for restoration efforts, currently needing $100,000 to replace both its bell and bell tower after raising over $43,000 through community donations. “It was built in 1885. It’s almost 150 years old. It’s the oldest Catholic […]