St. Edward's Catholic Church, located in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, was constructed in the late nineteenth century.

Its congregation grew out of earlier Shamokin churches and served the men that worked on the Danville and Pottsville Railroad.

The larger church, built out of local sandstone, was adorned with interior life-size paintings and frescoes.

The church was rededicated in 1969 following several 20th-century remodeling efforts that included the installation of stained glass windows, Carrara marble, and Stations of the Cross.

Starting in 1838 church services were held in the village of Shamokin, led by preachers from Pottsville and Minersville, Pennsylvania.

Bishop Francis Kenrick of Philadelphia dedicated this as St Edward's Church on October 11, 1840.

[2] Reverend Michael Sheridan, pastor of St Joseph's Church in Danville, was in charge of the congregation from 1854 to October 1857.

[2] A parish was established in Shamokin in August 1866, with Father J. J. Koch appointed as its first pastor in September 1866.

A depiction of the Resurrection of Christ, surrounded by the four Evangelists, was created in a 22 feet (6.7 m) fresco on the ceiling.

Works of art included life-size paintings of St. Edward, the patron of the church, St. Patrick, and The Crucifixion and were hung over the main altar.

The St. Edward Church was the first to be wired with a 110 volt system, which was then adopted throughout the United States.

[4] In 1906, the church interior was remodeled to include stained glass windows and decorations by the Italian artist Baraldi.

The church basement was converted into a social hall and additional interior remodeling — including installation of Carrara marble for wainscoting, a communion railing, and altar — was completed in 1938.

The modern English words from Matthew 11:28, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest replaced the old Latin text spoken by Christ that was previously there.

The interior of the new church was built inside the walls of the original structure, which were all that remained after the 1971 fire.