When a parishioner recently walked into the renovated St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for the first time, she started to cry. As she stood alongside the rows of pews wiping her eyes, Father Jeff Meeuwsen watched. “That made it all worth it, three years. Your reaction,” he told her. Make Salem Reporter your trusted source for accurate, independent local news – every day. Stay informed and connected to your community. Subscribe today. At the end…Continue reading — subscribe to unlock the full article. ...read more read less