. History of the Catholic church in Woonsocket and vicinity, from the celebration of the first mass in 1828, to the present time, with a condensed account of the early history of the church in the United States. e eternal sunshine ofGods abiding presence; where the little ones may learn toknow their God and love Him and where they may be taughtto recognize that He alone is the giver of all good gifts. I salute you, then, one and all, and ask your prayersthat I may faithfully, fruitfully and faultlessly spend mylife in your service. Rev. Thomas J. Loughran was born in Warren, R. 1.,where he att
. History of the Catholic church in Woonsocket and vicinity, from the celebration of the first mass in 1828, to the present time, with a condensed account of the early history of the church in the United States. e eternal sunshine ofGods abiding presence; where the little ones may learn toknow their God and love Him and where they may be taughtto recognize that He alone is the giver of all good gifts. I salute you, then, one and all, and ask your prayersthat I may faithfully, fruitfully and faultlessly spend mylife in your service. Rev. Thomas J. Loughran was born in Warren, R. 1.,where he attended the public schools, and later enteied theGrand Seminary, Montreal, where he studied theology. Hewas ordained to the priesthood in 1886, by the Right Fabre. His first appointment was at St. MarysChurch, Taunton, Mass., where he remained three years asassistant pastor. He was then transferred to the SacredHeart Church in East Providence. He was again trans-ferred to St. Theresas Church at Olneville, where he re-mained some years, when he was sent to the Sacred HeartChurch in Taunton, Mass., where he remained until he re-ceived his appointment as pastor of the Sacred Heart KEY. MEDEHIC HOBEKGEPastor of St. Louis de Gouzasue Parisli The Parish of St. Louis de Gonzaque. CHAPTER XXII. Two New French Parishes—Laying of Corner Stone of de Gonzague Church—Impressive Ceremony Wit-nessed BY Thousands—Right Rev. Bishop Harkixs Offi-ciated—Eloquent Sermon by Rev. Father the year 1902 Right Rev. Matthew Haikias, Bishopof Providence diocese, created two new parishes in Woon-socket, taking a portion of the parishioners of St. Ann fora new parish in the Social district, and a portion of thePrecious Blood congregation for the second parish, locatingin the Globe district. Rev. Mederic Roberge, senior assistant pastor of Church, was appointed pastor of the new parish inthe Social district and Rev, Father Fortin was appointedf
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