Corpus Christi Catholic Church
273 South Prairie Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Historic Sites
Corpus Christi, located at the NE corner South & Prairie Streets, was constructed in 1884 in the Victorian Gothic style of architecture with a 150' spire. Reverend Joseph Costa was the first parish priest was credited for the design.
Only ten Catholic churches in the U.S. have such a relic and Corpus Christi houses the holy relic of St. Crescent, taken out of the catacombs in Rome. Inside, the body of a third century Christian martyr, St. Crescent, lies enclosed in a glass case. The body was taken from Rome in 1838 and given to Father Costa. Only 10 Catholic churches in the United States have a saint’s body.
What's happening nearby...
Galesburg First Fridays
Historic Seminary Street • Jun 06 @ 5PM
Take in historic Seminary Street while having fun and connecting with the community.
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Photography Triennial Exhibition
Galesburg Communtiy Arts Center • Jun 20 – Jul 19
Embrace and appreciate photography as another art form while seeing its unique capabilities as its own form.
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Galesburg Railroad Days
Downtown Galesburg • Jun 26 – Jun 29 @ 10AM
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