Say what?

While searching a newspaper database, I found the following article summary:
Was this some very specialized shrine?

Fortunately, there is a simple explanation: the database searches full text of newspapers, and sometimes combines articles with ad text in the summary. The database then takes you to the actual page with the article.

(By the way, newspaperarchive.com is a great site for anyone interested in local history, although there is a fee.)

Diocesan Yearbooks

Some graphics from Diocesan Yearbooks from the 1930s.

Cover, 1932. Note the sketches of the Cathedral. (Click for detail.)

Charities, 1934.

Forty Hours schedule, 1934.

Panis Angelicus

St. Benedict's Mission, 1932

St. Benedict's Mission was started as an outreach to African-American Catholics in Toledo in 1932. Rev. Austin Bork, S.J., was in charge of the parish, first located at 566 Avondale Avenue.
According to the 1932 Diocesan Yearbook: "During the week of May 22d sixty converts, adults and children, were baptized and on May 29th received their First Holy Communion in St. Francis de Sales Cathedral from the hands of Bishop Alter."

Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Bellevue

The final photo shows the original statue at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine, the "Muttergottes." The statue was brought to the shrine from Europe in 1850, and was placed at the top of the main altar. A small staircase was built behind the altar so that pilgrims could walk up and touch the image. The statue was lost in the chapel fire of 1912.

St. Martin de Porres

The pictures were taken by some water rat who's probably off messing about in boats.

"Bishop of Lake Erie"

Fr. Joseph Maerder served the parishes at Put-in-Bay and Kelley's Island from 1912 to 1933, and was affectionately known as the "Bishop of Lake Erie." During that time, he lead efforts to rebuild St. Michael's church at Kelley's Island and build the impressive Mother of Sorrows church at Put-In-Bay.

He also maintained a station at Middle Bass Island, named after St. Clement Hofbauer, a German Redemptorist saint. Fr. Maerder translated and published a life of St. Clement Hofbauer as well.

Immaculate Conception, Old South End

Immaculate Conception, Old South End

Immaculate Conception, Old South End

St. John

St. Luke
St. Mark
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Elijah

New "bells"

Here at St. Mary's we got our bell back in working order. New bolts, new hammer, and new motor. In addition to that, we have a new digital Carillon system from Chime Systems. It sounds beautiful! Just like the real thing! Anyway, i thought i would post some pictures on it, and of other interesting things i found in the belfry while i was wandering around.

In the coming days, Check out St. Mary's website (www.stmarynorwalk.org) and click on the bell for more pictures and information about it if you are interested. (Note, it's not up just yet)

Interesting...July 1920 was probably when the plaster was re-done.

Above and below is the original ceiling on the choir loft level of the church (in the staircase) Despite the water damage, you can still see original designs along the border of the ceiling.

Immaculate Conception, Old South End

I'm in the process of figuring out how to use my new tripod. Took a hundred pictures this morning, and will post as I fiddle with them.


St. Matthew
St. Venantius

St. Anthony, Milan

St. Wendelin, Fostoria

Photo of the interior of the previous St. Wendelin's church. Not sure about the date, but the Christmas trees are a clue.

SS Peter and Paul, Old South End

Quote of the Day

"In youth the days are short and the years are long. In old age the years are short and day's long" - Pope Paul VI

St. Alphonsus Parish Festival

SUNDAY, JULY 13^TH – ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH, Settlement Road, extend a hearty invitation to all for their annual summer festival. Featuring chicken and ham dinners and homemade pie. Serving begins at 11:00 a.m. and continues throughout the day in the air-conditioned hall. Take out dinners will be available. Spend the day in the country! There will be hot air balloon rides from 5:00-8:00 p.m., a softball tournament, children’s games, an impressive silent auction, a corn hole tournament and much more for your enjoyment. On Saturday, July 12^th there will be a 5K run. Call 419-663-5530 for details.

I Have to Say It

I've been studying the history of the Church all my life. I've seen some amazing events. But this one takes the cake. Let's pray it continues.

St. Patrick