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1887
3600 Block of Church St., Covington
This parish, established in 1890, spurred the growth of Latonia community. Benedictine Sisters came here to teach in 1891. Original two-story church and school on west side of Longworth, now Church St. Present church was completed, 1908, under Fr. John B. Reiter. Dominated by bronze-domed twin towers, church is of German Romanesque influence.
Holy Cross Church - Church's vast interior features handsome detailing and vaulted ceiling unobstructed by columns. Marble imported from Africa and Italy. Main altar inlaid with gold; stained glass from Germany, France, Belgium, and England. Transcept windows depict lives of St. Helen and St. Paul. Restored, 1990. On Natl. Register of Historic Places. Presented by The Holy Name Society and City of Covington.