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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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