St Mary High School - Marian Yearbook (Marion, OH)

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HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL J. READY BISHOP OF COLUMBUS Michael J. Ready, by the grace of God, Bishop of Columbus, is the fifth shepherd charged with the care of Saint Mary's parish. The parish was organ' ized in the 1820's under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati during the reign of the following archbishops: Edward D. Fenwick, John B. Purcell, William H. Elder, Henry Moeller, John T. McNicholas. ln 1944 when the Ohio diocesan areas were redistributed and Bishop Ready was appointed by Rome to the Diocese of Columbus, St. Mary's parish became a part of the Columbus diocese. Bishop Ready was officially installed on January 4, 1945. Being closer geographically to the episcopal seat, the pal rishioners of St. Mary's are privileged to have more frequent visits from their be- loved shepherd. ln 1947 Bishop Ready made his first episcopal visitation.

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of the words and the peace and happiness of their faces. The real tribute to the Sisters of Charity is the living mind and heart of the child, of the young man and woman which, having received the impression of God's truth and beauty and love, mold their lives according to the pattern of Christ. This book would gather up all the heart-felt gratitude of the mothers and fathers and children, of the priests and friends, who down through seventy-five years have known the inspiration and fidelity of the Sisters of Charity. St. Mary School expresses this tribute of devotion in a special way to the Sister-principals charged with the spiritual and temporal welfare of both the Sisters and children since 1875. Sister - principals . . 1875 Sister Sylvester 1907 Sister Aurelia 1878 Sister Maria Theresa 1908 Sister Eusebius 1881 Sister Delphina 1912 Sister M. Loyola 1882 Sister Rose Maria 1918 Sister John Baptist 1886 Sister Florence 1919 Sister Mary Zoe 1888 Sister Nolasco 1924 Sister Jane de Chantal 1892 Sister Leona 1927 Sister Eucheria 1893 Sister Cornelia 1933 Sister Laurentine 1896 Sister Callista 1934 Sister Deodata 1897 Sister Constance 1935 Sister Loyola 1902 Sister Rose Vincent 1937 Sister Mary Lorenzo 1904 Sister Marie Antoinette 1942 Sister Jeanne D' Arc 1905 Sister M. Sebastian 1944 Sister Gabrielle 1906 Sister Stanislaus 1950 Sister Francis Regina

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Very Reverend William J. Spickerman, V. F. P A S T O R For almost a quarter of a centurv, Father Spickerman has carried on his shoulders the responsibility of all the people of Saint Mary's parish, both chil- dren and adults. Hundreds of children have been lifted to supernatural living by holy Baptism received from his hands. Their First Holy Communion certifi- cates bear his signature. All through their grade and high school days they have been co-offerers at his daily Sacrifice of the Mass. While having primarily at heart the spiritual interest of his young charges, Father keeps a vigilant eye and a responsive spirit to all their work-a-day activities, sharing their pride of achievement, their worries about a ball game, their excitement in the many drives through the school year. Both parents and children of St. Mary's are sincerely grateful for the inspiring example and priestliness of the pastor of their parish.