If you are traveling through Luxemburg over the next two days, do not be shocked if you see a house blocking the road. The Luxemburg Police Department sent out a traffic alert this week about road closures related to the former rectory at St. Mary’s Catholic Church being moved from its current location along Main Street. Built in 1907, the home has been on pedestals for several weeks in preparation for the move. On Tuesday, it will be moving from its current spot between the church and school to the church’s parking lot. Traffic will be rerouted for about three hours beginning at noon. It will do most of its traveling beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday toward Casco Junction. Earlier this year, Pastor Dan Schuster said he was happy that the home would remain in the community.

As the old rectory stood on support beams, progress was being made around it. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is adding onto the school, creating a dedicated office space for the parish, and building a new home for the pastor and visiting priests. You can find detour information about the move below.