Parishioners catch first glimpse of Salem church since destructive 2023 arson

Parishioners catch first glimpse of Salem church since destructive 2023 arson

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem still has no pews, no altar and no artwork. Yet, parishioners lined up to get a look inside the historic building, some for the first time in two years.The church held an open house for members of the community on May 18 to show the progress made in the rebuilding process, after a 2023 fire heavily damaged the building.The line for a tour wrapped around the church’s large campus, each person eagerly awaiting a…