The Reverend Robert Plagge was appointed assistant on January 6, 1944. He had a great love of music and the out-of-doors. Please reset your password. The ceiling is 50 feet high and contains three graceful arches, meeting, not in columns, but in beautiful drops. The solemn Mass of Dedication was sung by the Reverend Dean Sidley. It was desired to purchase more land. Cemetery St. Raphael's Church has two cemeteries. This cold day, November 4, 1883, marked a special beginning in the hearts and lives of hundreds of Irish immigrants who, for some time, had wanted a parish of their own in this neighborhood. Russ Maue served as deacon in 1979. In October, 1883, the school was opened and services held regularly in the church. On entering the town turn left at the tabac on the left, in the direction of La Petite Defend, then right at the next junction. Mr. Montanus and Mr. Tehan were appointed to close the deal. Immigrant men from Italy and Ireland came first, sending word back to their homelands of available jobs. Not long after his arrival, the Civil War broke out, and the beginning of cannon mingled with the call of the church bells. The exterior is plain but pleasing in appearance, the simple decorations being of cut stone. In fact, it may well be said, “from his fruits you may know him.”  He was indefatigable and wore his life in the service of his Master. Seminarian Mark Brugger arrived next and Deacon Rich Unwin followed. In the afternoon a sermon was delivered by Father Bernard O’Reilly, followed by benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Mary’s of the West Seminary granted the first honorary degree in its one hundred fifty year history to Father Bernard. His work may be measured by comparing the condition of the diocese at his death with its condition in 1833. He constantly walked in the midst of the stricken people without any thought of himself. Former students of St. Joseph’s recall being dismissed to the sound of a Sousa march being played by two piano students on two pianos at the same time. With the departure of Father Wagner, Father Charles Spence became the new assistant on October 5, 1919. During the ensuing year, little was done on the church. All demo content is for sample purposes only, intended to represent a live site. Thisse was killed in a horse and buggy accident in May 1873 and is buried in St. Raphael Cemetery. J.N. A. Bourion of South Charleston, Rev. The limit of indebtedness which the Archbishop allowed the congregation to contract, $25,000, was reached in 1894. It is a three story brick building, 45 x 82 ft in size, containing eight rooms and had a hall on the third floor the full size of the building. His parents gave him the best education the local schools afforded. Father Howard’s early training made him acquainted with the needs of the men “on the section.”  Hundreds of miles he traveled, from one “group” to another, hearing confessions, preaching, saying Mass, and keeping alive the light of faith in the scattered members of a widespread flock. In 1933, the high school students amalgamated in Catholic Central at St. Raphael. The congregation of St. Raphael deserves praise for many things, but especially for their continued loyalty to the school. The senior class of 1918 also reflected the national fervor in their activities. Their dream became reality due to the efforts of Father William Sidley, pastor of Saint Raphael Church. St. Joseph withstood hard times. During these years Springfield created a diverse and self-sufficient order. The exact dates of his visits to Springfield are not known. Please use the RocketLauncher to install an equivalent of the demo, all images will be replaced with sample images. In the spring of 1892, St. Raphael’s property consisted of the present school house and residence, and the old church. In 1868, Doctor Rosecrans was made Bishop of Columbus. This arrangement continued until the resignation of Mr. Lehan in 1884, when the Sisters took full charge. Another meeting of the congregation was called October 20, and the purchase of the property was discussed. The name "St. Raphael's", as the cemetery came to be known (although it was also known as "St. Celestin's" for a number of years), was derived from the name of the early parish west of Paoli. When the first Mass was sung in the new St. Raphael’s, happily closed was the year 1893, with a truly happy Christmas for the zealous people of the congregation. Father Sidley, of St. Raphael’s, Rev. It brought the United States double digit inflation and double digit unemployment, the worst since the Depression. He was assisted by Father Thisse, Rev. The structure is one of the most conspicuous architectural features of the populous section of the city in which it stands. Reuben Copenhafer has had general superintendence of the construction and did the carpenter work. Most of the children of the parish were compelled to attend the public schools, as there was no room for them in the parochial school. The East Street Shops, manufacturing farm machinery, and Leffel’s Water Turbine Works were only two of dozens of plants in the Springfield area that needed workers. Father Sidley continued administering to the new mission parish. In 1837, he went to Canton, thence to Chillicothe, attending as missions Circleville, Piketon, Delaware, Columbus and Portsmouth. In 1974, Father Bernard successfully campaigned to the archbishop to name Father Elmer Smith to succeed him as pastor. St. Raphael Cemetery photos Make a Donation to help this Cemetery website! With energy born of faith, the people began to work. Those also present were Rev. To submit a cemetery, please fill out the Ohio Cemetery Registration Form. Wraight & Leggo varnishing and painting. A short history of the cemetery, followed by … This long and proud history, built on the dedicated service of laity, religious, and clergy, provides a strong foundation upon which St. Raphael can look to the future. Again, a suitable place for the education of the children meant the sacrifice of pledges over three years, but with men on the moon, education methods and equipment had to be updated. In Springfield, International Harvester, whose predecessor, the Whitely Harvester Manufacturing Company closed over one hundred fifty years ago, rocked on the brink of bankruptcy and fought to stay solvent, laying off hundreds of employees. Up to the year 1868, one priest was able to take care of the people of St. Raphael’s and the missions, South Charleston and Yellow Springs. The population of Springfield declined by nearly 10,000 during the next ten years. Or send flowers directly to a service happening at St. Raphael Catholic Cemetery. He remained until June 28, when he left to assume the duties of assistant pastor at St. Andrew Church in Cincinnati. The cornerstone was installed September 27, 1970, and the new parish center was dedicated by Archbishop Paul Liebold on October 11, 1970. From the cemetery entrance follow the main roadway for approximately 200 metres, then turn right and climb the steps at the sign for Plot 2 III, where the chapel can be seen 50 metres to the left. As the population increased, the Catholic portion kept pace with it so that by 1880, both Church and School had become too small. Father Malloy was greatly interested in young people and gave a great deal of his time to the sodalities. According to strict Gothic Revival style of architecture, the interior was designed by Durand of Philadelphia, one of the most celebrated ecclesial artists in his day. Several hundred people attended regularly, coming from as far away as Urbana and Yellow Springs. Today there are approximately 454,000 Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati alone. The next great necessity was a larger school. Father Sidley, who was superintending personally the work within yet to be done. St. Joseph, in turn, learned of their loving traditions and even how to make egg rolls. With Harvester paying $8.00 an hour, Springfield was richer than it had ever been. He strived for personal contact with each parish member. Lyons Cemetery St. Raphael's Church Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman 73777.25@compuserve.com: M: Mad River Township Cemeteries ... cemeteries, or do lookups! C. Berding and Rev. On arrival, Archbishop Elder in his robes of office, as were the assistants in the ceremonies, was received by Rev. From this we may infer what the apostolic labors in store for him. The Rocco-Welch VFW Post on Leffel Lane was later named for two of the many heroes. From 1845 to 1850, we find among the old members Patrick and James Hennessy, Peter and Thomas Lynch, Francis McConnell, Simon Quill, Matthew Green, Michael Condron, Matthew Bolan, Sylvester Digan, Anthony Cavanaugh, James Quinn, Patrick Clark, William Burns, Hugh Farney, Patrick Casey, Patrick Meehan, Jeremiah Foley, Bartholomew Doyle, James O’Brien, Mrs. Bridget Henry, Patrick and Daniel Doyle, James Owen, Thomas McBrien, Patrick and Charles Biggens, Henry and Martin Gibbons, Joh Flanagan, Matthew and Patrick Carlos, Peter, Luke, Patrick and John Cox, John Douglas, Andrew Meehan, Patrick Shinners, Thomas McLane, Lawrence Hays, Michael Murphy, John Bellow, Thomas Carroll, Michael Dillon, John Sullivan, Hugh Sweeney, John Kenney, Michael Ging, Denis and John Shea, Denis Clancy, Patrick Dillon, Eugene McCune, Thomas Conway, and Michael Hart. A remarkable feature that was frequently missed by visitors is the huge framework, which supports the enormous roof. After early mass at St Raphael’s, High street, the city Catholic societies formed under Wm. For some years, he acted as pastor of the Cathedral and Professor of Theology at the Seminary on Price Hill. The color scheme corresponded to the fresco work and was Gothic in design. Many others were out of work due to businesses relocating to the sunbelt. Joseph School, 1883.”  Next, east of the building is a large two story frame belonging to the church, used as a residence by the Sisters who are to act as instructors in the school. Father Michael J. Loney succeeded Father Conway as pastor on June 14, 1901. He studied and was ordained a priest. The high tower, reaching to a height of 184 feet, commands a perfect view of Springfield and was once very popular with visitors who had the courage to mount the 156 steps which lead to its summit. Within the next five years we find the names of Anthony Hines, Thomas O’Brien, B. Enright, Thomas, Andrews and Michael Gallagher, John Maddigan, Peter Seward, Mr. Werngartner, James Fitzgerald, Mr. Monaghan, Patrick O’Brien, Michael, Patrick and John Bolan, William Regan, Richard Burns, Denis Hagan, Owen Gallagher, Michel Condron, Michael Rule, John McGarr, Francis Daugherty, James Burke, Jeremiah Cronin, Hugh Hart, Peter and Michael Madden, Christopher Kelly, Joseph Gunder, Andrew Haas, John Carr, John Milan, Michael Dargen, John and Michael Hughes, Martin Quaid, Daniel and Patrick Tehan, Thomas Shaw, William Ford, Richard Walsh, Anthony Ra, and some few others whose names we have been unable to locate. The Parish Council consisted of the pastor and a representative from each parish group and society to discuss and promote that which would be helpful to parish life. succeeded Father Howard in the pastorate of St. Raphael’s. Father Casey died in Cincinnati on May 2, 1934, while visiting his brother. His first labors were in Cleveland, Ohio, which then belonged to the Diocese of Cincinnati. He often listened to the sorrowing stories of fathers and mothers whose boys were marching toward the trenches in France. St Raphael is a town on the Cote d'Azur in the Var department of France. We also hold the sacramental records for St. Mary's Church in Lattimer, St. Nazarius Church in Pardeesville, Sacred Heart Church in Harleigh (formerly St. Raphael's) and the former Holy Trinity German Church in Hazleton. In addition to his many activities, he, with the help of the youth, washed all the Stations of the Cross. He died in Springfield, October 20, 1856, and was buried in Dayton. Afterwards, no one seemed to know or write anything of his career. Cincinnati, OH. S. J. Bexley. Hahne of Dayton, Rev. The cost of the church was $75,000, on which there was a moderate indebtedness when completed. The venerable Alma Mater was proud of her children, knowing well that their success and happiness is her own glory. The first (St. Raphael) Catholic school was taught in the basement of the church during the pastorate of Father Howard. The encouragement of the pastor, the dedication of the men and boys and the loyalty of the parents helped the choir continue for so long. The following year, he was engaged as presidency of the college and, in 1833, was consecrated Bishop of Cincinnati. The church, built in 1897, was entered into the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 1982 for its architectural significance. In 1886 the Champion Reaper and the Whitely interest, which employed many St. Joseph parishioners, looked as if they could do no wrong. A new group, the Parish Family Organization, combined several men’s and women’s groups into one. Besides the elaborate Ricard mausoleum with its sculptured faces and inverted torches, there is the Sigur family tomb with an interesting iron door. The school was known for its high standards of achievement. E-mail addresses: Admin@st-raphael-parish.org Pastor: jday@anselm.edu The present site and building cost $19,000. Bernard’s fatherly love spilled into the young men who soaked up his warmth and wit. At that time, Richard J. Russell and Miss Harriett Armstrong, who became Mrs. P. E. Montanus, were the teachers. Try again. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The pastor spoke at some length in favor of it and was followed by several members to the same effect, showing that the general feeling was for building to begin at once. He graduated in June 1837 and entered the Seminary for the fall term. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Boris Mehoff was hired as the architect. Father Hickey of St. Patrick’s, Cincinnati, and others not definitely known as of yet. The two groups alternated playing four times each school day, at the beginning of school, before and after lunch and again at dismissal. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. Father Howard was born in Ireland. Please enter at least 2 characters. The pastor was the principal and took a deep interest in the work of the school. This trip on Sunday was hardly a problem, they claimed, but their children had to walk the distance every day to school. All of the congregation joined in the singing of the hymns during Mass. Three years later, the church was ready for dedication. He was the first to move into it, and, as he said later, always remembered the blizzard that greeted his moving day. During the ensuing year, little was done on the church. At the opening of the new building, Mr. Lehan took charge of the advanced classes of boys, while the Sisters of Charity taught the other seven rooms. The Golden Jubilee of the parish was celebrated on September 9, 1934. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Thisse purchased six acres on Lagonda Avenue to be used for burials. Its motivating force was not white against black as much as it was old-stock Protestant against immigrant Roman Catholic. His Grace was assisted by Monsignor Thorpe, of Cleveland, who preached the sermon. The procession made up of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, three divisions of the A.O.H., Young Men’s Hibernia, Knights of St. George Division A and B, Father Matthew T.A.B. After Father Casey’s death, Father McGurn was placed in temporary charge until appointment of the next pastor. Father Arsenius Walsh established the parish. Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. Father Bernard, an organist himself, brought a personal love of music and immediately became a “special” member of the choir. Work had progressed so well that in the following October, the church was under roof and the bell was placed in the small tower, which was rung for the first time on All Saints Day. Within ten years of Father Bernard’s arrival, the $10,000 debt left from the new high school on Kenton and East St. was paid. Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions {{::location.tagLine.value.text}} Sponsored Topics. Many men at St. Joseph were out of work. There was a high school department for teaching the higher branches. The first was to observe what was needed; the second was to judge what should be done, and the third was to act. Later an evening Mass on Saturdays and the eve of the Holy Days was added to the Mass schedule. A remarkable feature that was frequently missed by visitors is the huge framework, which supports the enormous roof. It was unanimously decided to work on the structure in stages as money became available. St. Mary’s and St. Gregory’s Seminaries:  James Fogarty, John Gallagher, William Clark, Thomas Fogarty, John O’Leary, John Gnau, Timothy Bailey, William Welch, and Francis Varley. The new edifice was completed by Father Kearney. WILLIAM HENRY ELDER was born in Baltimore, Maryland, March 22, 1819. Introilbo ad altare Dei,” proclaimed Father T. H. Cusak of St. Joseph Parish, Dayton, and the service began. Encouraging members to join as a family, the purpose was threefold. However, he was pastor of Emmanuel Church, of Dayton, from 1844 until 1857. One nurse at the hospital remembered Father Bernard as having bought her first pair of hose. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. Entrance gate and sign. On February 15, 1981, Father T. Edward Hopping arrived to assist Father Smith. The societies and as many of the people as could do so entered and Father Cusack, of St. Joseph’s church, Dayton, celebrated High Mass, Father Singleton acting as Deacon and Father Conway as Sub-Deacon, with Father Hickey of St. Patrick’s, Cincinnati, master of ceremonies. One such group, the faithful ushers, had the third generation continuing this important service to the church. The Christian Family Movement also was begun about this time. His work may be measured by comparing the condition of the diocese at his death with its condition in 1833. was born in Baltimore, Maryland, March 22, 1819. The city became caught up in the Ku Klux Klan movement. He had permitted them to construct a new, brick school building, three stories high, eighty-seven feet long and forty-three feet wide on land recently purchased for the newly formed parish. He made his early studies at Kenyon College. Bingo was held every Sunday evening in the school basement, where a previous generation had attended Mass. “Father Tom”, as he was affectionately called, was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on July 6, 1932, and raised in Middletown, Ohio. Thanks for your help! Father Sidley visited several prominent cities in Ohio and soon submitted two sketches – one of a church with a single tower in the center and another with two towers. To the westward, on the same lot is a large space on which eventually a new church building is to be erected. Her work and support has made it into a great choir. Rev. Shellhammer of Greenfield, and Rev. × Class- All are welcome. The limit of indebtedness which the Archbishop allowed the congregation to contract, $25,000, was reached in 1894. Statues and stations were painted a solid white, the floor was retiled from one solid color to light and dark brown titles, new drapes were put on the main altar, the boiler stoker was updated and the original pipe organ was rebuilt and electrified. Many new changes in the liturgy took place after the Second Vatican Council, called by Pope John XXIII. Father W. H. Sidley and escorted to the west entrance where a short address was made to the great congregation. The music was by a well trained choir, led by Mr. P. E. Montanus. One hundred and twenty-five members responded to the call. How nobly their work was done is evident from the present fruit which their labors have borne. 3. The school offered courses in violin, organ, piano and voice. From this humble and gracious man, people learned that gentle wit and humor are just as appropriate in sickness as in health. Michael J. Kelly. The happy and long-awaited event took place on July 17, 1898. Later Father John Dillon was appointed this task. Let into the wall of the tower in front is a stone tablet with the inscription: “St. 225 E. High St., Springfield, OH 45505 | 937-323-7523 | E-mail Us. While Archbishop Elder’s remarks related to “sacrifice” at that first Mass, some may have been anticipating the blessing of the bell later that day at 3:30. She played two daily Masses each day for approximately forty years, accompanied choir rehearsals, and directed hundreds of programs for special events. New oak pews were placed in the church in 1902, constructed by the American Church Furnishing Company of Chicago and designed especially to suit the building’s structure.
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