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Holy Cross Parish announces its centennial Homecoming schedule (1960)

Also 1960 Holy Cross Parish centennial · 1960 Holy Cross Homecoming

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

Holy Cross Parish planned its centennial Homecoming for August 1960. The announced schedule included Masses for deceased parish members, a procession and blessing of graves, a Holy Hour, a Solemn High Mass with Bishop Allen J. Babcock, a parish history, a roast-beef dinner, and a dance.

Evidence and limits

This article records the July announcement and planned program, not proof that every scheduled event occurred. The issue does not preserve the full parish history text or a complete attendance list.

Open questions

  • Which parish history, program, photographs, and cemetery records document the centennial Homecoming?

See also

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, July 1960, “Holy Cross Parish Items.”
    Announces August 7 High Mass for deceased parish members, a cemetery procession and blessing of graves, and a Holy Hour; August 14 Solemn High Mass with Bishop Allen J. Babcock, a sermon by Rev. Vincent P. McCorry S.J., a parish history, roast-beef dinner, and evening dance. It also reports a former pastor, Father Fabian Keenan, hoped to attend if his health allowed.
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