The OES visited the Saint Joseph's Chapel on July 30, 2003. The chapel, also known as the Mother of Sorrows Chapel, is located near the front of the very large Catholic Saint Joseph's Cemetery between Shadeville and Lockbourne. The cemetery itself was established in 1912 and the chapel was built in the 1920s. Although the chapel looks small from the outside, it seemed surprisingly large when we walked into the sanctuary. Upon entering the chapel, we felt like we were instantly transported back in time. The stained glass windows were beautiful, masonry excellent, and carpentry awesome. There was a musty scent in the chapel along with the smell of burning candles. There was a small balcony at the rear of the chapel as well as a confession booth and a set of restrooms. On either side of the stage were doors that led to a back room used for storage. We believe that a priest may be buried in the floor of the chapel since there was a name plate there. If you decide to check out the chapel, please be respectful as it is still in use.

 Location Information: Active Place of Worship
Saint Joseph's Chapel is located off US Route 23 south of Shadeville near Lockbourne; Franklin County.
 
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