Saint Adalbert’s Basilica History
If you haven’t read about the history of Saint Adalbert’s Basilica before, there is no time like the present. Seriously though, it is an interesting read with some nice old images.
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In 1886 a group of Polish emigrants applied to the Bishop, Rt. Rev.Stephen Ryan and received his approval to build a church on Stanislaus Street. A small frame building was erected by the parishioners themselves. A tract of land comprising of 27 lots was bought. The church called “A LITTLE CHAPEL” was used for both church services and as a school. The first pastor, Rev. A Klawiter said Mass on September 12, 1886. Daily the number of Catholics of Polish descent grew and it became necessary to build a larger church. On September 8, 1886 ground was broken for a new combination church-school building.
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