His vision was realized in the founding of Vasa Children's Home, which Rev. Norelius oversaw until 1876 when he transferred supervision to the Minnesota Conference of the Augustana Lutheran Synod.
His vision was realized in the founding of Vasa Children's Home, the state's first orphanage. Pastor Norelius managed the home until 1876 when he transferred supervision to the Minnesota Conference of the Augustana Lutheran Synod.