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Photos: St. Mary's Catholic Church in Peru hosts final Mass

By Scott Anderson
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Hundreds of parishioners stand during the final Mass on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 in Peru. The church was founded in 1867.

Hundreds of parishioners pack St. Mary's Church during the final Mass on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in the Peru church. The church was founded in 1867. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

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