‘“World’s Smallest Cathedral” to close it’s doors. ‘The “Worlds Smallest Cathedral” in Highlandville, MO will close it’s doors November 1* 2010 after 27 years of existence. It began when Karl Pruter moved from Chicago, IL to Highlandville to retire. He purchased a home that originally belonged to Mabel Campbell Kentling who was Highlandville’s first woman postmaster. Pruter had spent many years traveling in Germany and thought the old stone wash houseon the property resembled the many small churches he had come across in the Bavarian countryside, He converted the building into a cathedral, remodeling the inside, crafting miniature pews, and installing the distinctive blue cupola that adorns the roof. He held services in the building for over two decades. In 1984 it was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “Smallest Cathedral in the World.” In 2005 Pruter’s poor health made it impossible for him to maintain the property any longer so he put it up for sale. Larry & Darlene Jackson purchased the property and granted Pruter continued use of the Cathedral for the duration of his lifetime. The Jacksons also named the adjoining subdivision they developed “Cathedral Estates” in honor of the Cathedral. Karl Pruter held services until May of 2007 and passed away in ‘November of 2007 at the age of 87. Even though services are no longer held the Jacksons have continued to maintain the Cathedral and keep it open for the many visitors from around the world who continue to visit it daily. ‘The Jacksons made the decision to sell the property which includes a remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in addition to the Cathedral when Larry was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Having been unable to find a qualified buyer interested in owning the World’s Smallest Cathedral the decision was made to close the Cathedral and convert it back to its original state as a simple stone outbuilding in the hopes of making the property appeal to a wider range of buyers. ‘The property is listed for sale with their son Chad Jackson at Heartland Realty Co. in Nixa, MO. Chad can be reached at } or 417-619-8345 {mobile.} Larry & Darlene Jackson can be reached at f you have further questions. (Please do not publish Larry & Darlene’s phone number)Karl Pruter - Bishop of Catholic Church - is Gandalf of the Ozarks - Radio Free Babylon™ Page 1 of 3 Broadcast b Transcripts Radio Stations Streaming Audio Editors Note: 11/2407 ‘Thoy currently lve In tho old house next to the cathedral the surrounding acreage Into 2 housing subdhision slates, Gishop Ker! Pruter has since moved to Colorado aside from song his books through Fis wobsite. 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November 18, 2007 May he rest in peace. Let light pepetual shine upon him. Holy Mass is held every Sunday morning at 11 am. Please check our calendar for a current schedule of events. The Cathedral of the Prince of Peace 405 Kentling Road Highlandville MO 65669 (417) 598-0852 Exit off of Highway 65 at the Highlandville exit. Turn west onto EE Highway. Drive 3 miles. Turn right onto Kentling Road. The Cathedral is 300 yards down the road on the right side. ‘The Cathedral of the Prince of Peace serves as the cathedral for Bishop Brian E. Brown, OSH the Ordinary of the Diocese of the Shepherd's Heart a diocese of the Ecumenical Free Catholic Communion. EDP gy DEG BLN http://www. free-catholic.org/cathedral/main, html 3/10/2009Cathedral of the Prince of Peace Page 2 of 2 May God ‘OW all siete hire pot ae May he set bis Word in your heart ind fill OLR Lek May you walk in his ways, always knowing what is Right and good, uptil you Grreny oun beaventy inheR nee. God bless you, the father, and the x Son, and the toly Spixit, http://www. free-catholic.org/cathedral/main.html 3/10/2009Cathedral of the Prince of Peace Page 1 of 3 Phe Cathedral of the Prince of Peace "The World's Smallest Cathedral" Main orn — Picturts — Local Link Pratt Links — Donations GCurcent Goents — Praners For Peace — Pranee Requests — Contact Information “Eile g Abn Bet Bishop Karl Priiter Passed Into Glory November 18, 2007 Dear Folks, Bishop Karl Prater went home to be with the Lord Sunday evening November 18, 2007 around 8 pm. His wife Teresa ‘was with him and he was most assuredly surrounded by a great cloud of angels and saints. He fought the good fight and finished the race. Teresa was reading Psalm 23 and holding his hand and as she came to the end ofthe Psalm, he let go and flew to the arms of his Lord and Saviour. His death was peaceful and gentle, one we would all hope to be blessed ‘with when our time comes, While he will be missed greatly, nt one of us would rob him ofa single second with his Lord (Christ whom he loved so much. We give thanks for many things in his life but particularly we give thanks for his Christian witness and his dedication to the Old Catholic Movement +4+Information on Bp. Karl Pritter's Memorial Ser We have set the date of Bp. Prter’s Memorial Service for Sunday December 16th 2007, We will hold our regularly scheduled Sunday Mass Worship Service atthe Cathedral of the Prince of Peace 405 Kenting Road in Highlandville Missouri at 11:00 am, Bp. Priter’s Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 pm also in Highlandville but. since the Cathedral seats only about 16 people we will have the Memorial Service at another location, a banquet hall called Highland Place 117 Highlandville Road, and then Bp. Prte’s remains will be interred in the columbarium at the Cathedral itsolf, Everyone is invited to attend both services but keep in mind that the Worship Service held at the Cathedral willbe full to overflowing. (Thanks be to God!) However, there will be plenty of room for everyone at the Memorial Service at the ‘banquet hall For travel or lodging information please don't hesitate to call me, (417-598-0852) If necessary, please leave a message and I'lcall you back, On behalf of myself and his family, thanks again for your prayers and well wishes! Blessings on ‘you and yours! http://www. free-catholic.org/cathedral/pruter.htm! 3/10/2009