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In
1899, the original Holy Cross Church was built
as a mission church to serve the needs of
the increasing number of Mexican miners in
Morenci. It stood on AC Hill, north east of
the later location.
In
an interview conducted with Rev. Neil McHugh
in 1953, he recalled how the lumber to build
the first church was brought up the hill to
Morenci on burros. He himself carried on his
back the lumber that was used in the construction
of the church tower.
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