This is something else, via The Fresno Bee:
When the work is completed on the new $21 million St. Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia later this year, the historic building will be the largest Catholic parish church in North America seating 3,200 souls.
“We’re 85% complete. We’re looking at contractor completing it soon, but a dedication mass in early spring of next year with bishop, our Bishop Joseph Brennan,” said Pastor Fr. Alex Chávez as he gave a tour to Vida en el Valle on Aug. 4 of the construction progress.
In comparison, St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lemoore is currently the largest parish church in the Fresno Dioceses with accommodation for 1,500 parishioners. St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, in Modesto and part of the Diocese of Stockton, holds 1,326 people.
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