John Bapst High School - Bapstonian Yearbook (Bangor, ME)

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in the BHPSTONIHN Hnd we are grateful . . In 1872, less than two decades after the dedication of St. John's church, the Rev. Jiohn Murphy opened the 'doors of the newly built St. Mary's church, and a throng of proud parishioners entered the nave of this sacied edifice to assist at the first Mass. Undoubtedly, Fr. Murphy celebrated this Mass with feel- ings of joy and thanksgiving. And those fervent souls privileged to be present for this occasion shared his feelings, for this day witnessed the fruition of a cherished dream-the coinpletiion of St. Mary's church . . . The work initi- ated by Fr. Murphy has been zealously carried on by his successors. The second pastor, Raev. Michael C. 0'Brien, erected St. Mary's school and convent. The third pastor was the Rev. Michael E. Walsh, who was followed by the Rt. Rev. Michael C. Mcllonough. Fr. Jere- miah McCarthy, who died in 1923, was the Bishop's choice as the fifth pastor. The death of Fr. McCarthy brought the Rev. Martin Cleary to St. Mary's as pastor. He was followed by the Rev. Timothy Houlihan. The eighth pastor of St. Mary's was the Rev. John F. Nelli- gan. Upon the death of Fr. Nelligan, the present pastor, Rt. Rev. Edward F. VVard, was appointed by the Bishop to lead and guide a parish blessed with traditions of faith and devotion. 'L fs 'U its 1 ' 05.81 H- .re .Ta-4. ...'w1f A. calls us to the House of God I J

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proudly wrzics its story 1553 -A K ,S Im... -.A . -W - ir K, . , , g k W Ag Qggpzs, 'f , ZWRQQMV- , .aff . .K A an , K. .- H 4 7 ' ' - i ' w- Q, '1- ? , gg, 71 .W was H Clhe pealinq of the bells I Ni-A , ,,. A A -Q ...M acl. we view the past A landmark in the history of Cathioli- ci-sm in this area, St. John's Church stands as a tribute to the zeal of its first pastor, the heroic Fr. John Bapst, and to those courageous pioneer Catho- lics of some one hundred years ago who lived in an era of hostility and perse- cution. Dedicated in 1856 by Bishop Bacon, it gives eloquent testimony to their faith in the midst of insurmounta- ble obstacles . . . Intimately associated with the history of St. John's are those spiritual leaders designated by God to carry on the work of the Rev. John Bapst. Fr. Henry Gillin succeeded the found-er of this parish. He was fol- lowed by the Rev. Clement Mutsaers, and the Rev. Edward McSweeney, who served as pastor for thirty-four years. On the death of Fr. McSweeney, the Rev. Patrick J. Garrity became pastor. In 1919, the Rt. Rev. T. J. Nelligan came to St. John's as Fr. Garrity's suc- cessor. The sixth pastor in a span of nearly one hundred years, Monsignor Nelligan has served in this capacity for thirty-six years. . . . Erected by Fr. John Bapst in answer to the need of his day and of future generations, St. John's ha-s en- riched its children spiritually. It is the duty of those who have drawn great profit from this heritage to pass on to younger generations a love for the great faith that made Fr. Bapst's dream, St. John's, a reality.

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