Community shows outpouring of support for Catholic church destroyed by fire last week.
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Just four days after a massive fire destroyed a beloved Catholic church near Avondale, hundreds of members had to gather somewhere else to pray Sunday morning.MORE INFORMATION: A
“It’s so beautiful to see that Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission opened up their doors right away,” said Eduardo Nevares, the auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix.The cause of Wednesday's fire is still under investigation. It burned the parish hall, classrooms, and community food bank. The Diocese says the damage is beyond repair.
St. William Parish was fully insured, so the Diocese says the money raised in fundraising efforts will help staff and the community with uncovered expenses and needs.
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