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Present Rectory Before Renovation of St. Mary of the Mount. Father Griffin came to the Moimt in 1903 and under his apostolic zeal the parish developed, flourished, and grew into one of the finest and best organized parishes in the diocese. Coupled Avith Father Griffin ' s appointment as pastor was also that of director of the mission work in the diocese. The Missionary Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, which was organized under his able guidance, will be related further on in this history. Appointed to assist Father Griffin in the work of the apostolate were Very Reverend William J. Mullen, Reverend J. M. Quinn, Reverend Bonaventure Piscapo, Reverend Lucian Monda, and Reverend M. J. Pekar. Father Griffin endeared himself to the hearts of his people. His Christ-like con- cern for all was manifest in his sincere interest in, and solicitude for, all his parish- ioners. He was a wise counsellor to those who sought his advice. Rigid and stern in his administration of right. Father Griffin was also gifted with a keen Irish wit. Simple pleasiues he thoroughly enjoyed. Fully cognizant of the fact that the strength of any parish is its children, Father Griffin concerned himself always with their welfare. Paramount among his achieve- ments in the parish was the building of St. Mary of the Motuit School. The corner lot on Grandview Avenue and Bigham Street having been procured. Father Griffin broke groimd for the new school on March 1, 1909. Within a year ' s time a beautiful two story white pressed brick building was ready for occupancy. The building, of a modified Romanesque style, is absolutely fireproof, practically no wood having been used in its construction. The spacious marble halls lined on one side with many large windows with ledges and facings of marble, and the wide marble staircases give a dignified and majestic appearance to the interior of the school. The
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Original School Building Original Convent Former Apostolate House
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