FOREST CITY — Father Herbert Burke, pastor, recently blessed a new altar for use in Immaculate Conception Church's 65-year-old historic church.
The altar was dedicated by Father Burke Nov. 16 during Mass in the original church, which continues to be used as a chapel.
"We took the altar stone with the relic from the old altar and had it installed by the manufacturer in the new one," Father Burke noted. "The parishioners have been very pleased with the three-inch deep carving in the oak wood of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and with the golden angels in adoration at each side.
"We have many hours of Adoration each week in this chapel, and so in addition to Mass we will have the monstrance placed on the altar on a regular basis."
— Pictured are Father Burke, Deacon Andy Cilone and altar server Michael Lugo.