Description: This is an above average to good condition hardcover book - approx 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches.SAINT GERALD PARISH1934 -198450 YEARS198435 pages with b/w photos throughout, a few color pages, lots of sponsor ads at back of book.DescriptionThis is a wonderful Oak Lawn, Illinois Catholic church history with historical info and photos of priests, nuns, parishioners, the church building, etc. Early History:1934 St. Gerald’s Mission church was established as a parish with Father Loras Welsh as Pastor.1949 A convent and six room addition to the school was completed.1957 Construction of a new, modern church was completed. The first High Mass was offered by Fr. Welsh on May 26. 1957November 10, 1958 Fr. Loras Welsh was fatally injured in an automobile accident. He was 62 years old and had served St. Gerald Parish for nearly 25 years.December 1958 Rev. Monsignor William J. Mc Nichols was assigned as the new Pastor.April 21, 1967 A tornado touched down in Oak Lawn along Southwest Highway and 95th Street. Thirty four people lost their lives including eight parishioners. Twelve classrooms of the school were demolished including extensive damage to the rectory. The sacrament of Confirmation was scheduled for later that evening. Cardinal Cody returned a few weeks later and conferred the Sacrament while providing an inspirational homily at a time when it was most needed. Monsignor had the school rebuilt while adding (24) new classrooms to the (6) that were left undamaged. The rectory was also remodeled.1984 St. Gerald Church celebrated their 50th Anniversary.Light aging/handling, light rubbing to spine ends on cover, upper/lower cover edges, well bound, no markings, pages look good. I am also enclosing a brochure that was tucked inside book (see last photo)Buyer pays $5.25 shipping in USA only.Please contact me with any questions. Great Chicago area Catholic Church history! Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Publication Year: 1984
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Saint Gerald Parish
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Author: no author
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Genre: History, Religion HIstory
Topic: Catholicism, Chicago Catholic Church History
