Letter correspondence requesting the establishment of the St. Gregory the Great parish

Item

Title
Letter correspondence requesting the establishment of the St. Gregory the Great parish
Description
This document is a letter to the Reverend Archbishop J. E. Quigley from the original founding committee of St. Gregory the Great church petitioning its creation. The committee members argue the need for a German- speaking parish in the heart of the North Ashland neighborhood to accommodate a population of immigrants from Luxembourg. The committee promises strong support for this parish and that it would foster a flourishing community. The committee even describes the specific plot of land they would like the church to stand on and expected membership. This evidence in the letter insinuates the careful and vigorous planning for this parish. Even though there was a need for this parish, there were months of petitioning to the Archbishop, making the creation of the church a long process. Following this integral letter, the counsel of the Archbishop voted to establish the parish in 1904. Building started swiftly, the community coming together and donating upwards of $8,000 to build the church building.
Is Part Of
St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church
Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic Parish
Denomination
en Roman Catholic Church
Date
January 19, 1904
Source
Letter to Reverend Archbishop J. E. Quigley from the original founding committee of St. Gregory the Great church. St. Gregory the Great archives, Fr. Klausen filing cabinet.
Language
English
City
Chicago
Neighborhood
en Andersonville
Rights
Item courtesy of the St. Gregory the Great archives housed in the rectory.
Contributor
Kate Douglas
Item sets
St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church
Site pages
St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church
Media
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