Identity area
Reference code
IE CA WA/3/23/1
Title
Irish Capuchin foundation in Watts, Los Angeles
Date(s)
- 5 Jan. 1923 (Creation)
Level of description
Part
Extent and medium
1 p.; clipping
Context area
Name of creator
(1615-2023)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A newspaper article from ‘The Suburban Home’ (Watts, Los Angeles, California) reporting that Watts has become the United States headquarters for the Irish Capuchin Franciscans. Father Joseph Fenelon was appointed by Bishop Cantwell to lead the work from Watts, assisted by Father Gabriel Harrington. The article notes that the local parish, previously known as the Church of the Holy Redeemer, was to be renamed St. Lawrence’s Church. The article also notes that a series of revival-style missions are planned for the Diocese of Los Angeles.