Holy Cross Seminary Site, Dunkirk


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The site of the former Holy Cross Seminary in Dunkirk, NY, is now a haunted location known as the Holy Cross Abbey Monastery or the Dunkirk Monastery, which is a popular destination for ghost hunters. A key legend is that of Brother Mark, a former glee club leader, whose spirit is said to play the organ from the bell tower, even though the carillon is now automated and plays hymns at noon. The site is described as having "dark corridors" and "spectral energy," and paranormal experiences are frequently reported by visitors. The most well-known story involves Brother Mark, a former leader of the glee club, who was fond of playing the organ from the bell tower. Visitors report hearing the automated carillon playing hymns at times other than its scheduled noon playing, which is attributed to Brother Mark's spirit playing the organ. The monastery is described as having a palpable sense of spectral energy, which visitors can feel as they walk through its dark corridors. Visitors often report various paranormal experiences within the monastery.

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