Churches of Rochester
St. Francis Solanus

St. Francis Solanus

Active

Interlaken, Seneca County

St. Francis Solanus Church in Interlaken was established in March 1873, named for the Franciscan missionary who evangelized South America. The church building was dedicated on January 17, 1875. The parish has been staffed by the Capuchin Franciscans since 1956, continuing the Franciscan connection of its patron saint. Today, St. Francis Solanus is part of Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish.

Exterior Photographs

Exterior. From right angle. Right side. Back right corner. Back of the church. Back left corner. Left side. From left angle. Church sign.

Interior Photographs

Interior. From back left corner. Right side. From front left corner. Back of the church. From front right corner. Left side. From back right corner. Seen from the choir loft. Sanctuary seen from left. Sanctuary. Sanctuary seen from right. Altar and reredo. Crucifix. Altar. Pulpit. Celebrant's chair. Statue of Our Lady. Statue of St. Joseph. Infant of Prague statue.

Stations of the Cross

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Stained Glass

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Historical Photographs

Exterior of church, 1939. The steeple was removed and the front modified in a later renovation. The chimney on the left side is also gone. Source: Catholic Courier Golden Jubilee Edition: 1889-1939