Unidad documental simple 24 - Dedication of St. Mary’s Church in Ukiah, California

1 p.; clipping

A clipping from the ‘Ukiah Republican’ (2 November1924) reporting on the formal dedication and blessing of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ukiah, California. Officiated by Archbishop Edward Joseph Hanna of San Francisco, the events included a High Mass with a large choir, the administration of First Communion to over 250 children, and a separate confirmation ceremony for 150 youths at the Albertinum Sisters’ Chapel. The article highlights the community-wide support from both Catholics and non-Catholics, praises the fundraising and construction leadership of Parish Priest Father Raphael Quinn OFM Cap., and concludes with a parish celebratory dinner held for 90 guests at The Palace Hotel.