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| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church | |
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The History of our Parish |
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| During Father Cianci's pastorship, more property was acquired, and
in 1946, with a gift of $32,000 from Laura F. Bodelack, a drive was begun to build a new church.
In June, 1947, the first large parish-wide festival was held. These annual festivals helped grow the building fund
In 1948, Father Cianci was bestowed the title Monsignor and held many important ecclesiastical positions. In October of 1952, Monsignor Cianci learned that he had developed a serious heart condition. Monsignor Joseph Shaw was assigned to assist him. On March 7, 1953, Monsignor Cianci celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination. He died just more than a month later, on April 17, 1953. At the request of his brother, his body was returned to Italy for burial. |
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 Msgr. Shaw |
Monsignor Joseph Shaw was appointed Administrator in 1953 by Bishop
Francis Haas. Msgr. Shaw instituted the use of support envelopes and continued to work for unity among the
parishoners during the time following Msgr. Cianci's death. Fr. John Garbolino, I.M.C of the Consolata Missionary
Society, arrived on September 3, 1953 to assist Msgr. Shaw. Fr. Garbolino devoted a great deal of energy to redecorating
the church, and painted the image of the Mother of God which hung over the main enterance of the old church. |
| Of course, this is only the beginning. Check back, as our story is currently being compiled and will be updated soon. | |
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