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Sr.
Mary James Marsh, first principal of St. Joseph Parish School (Photo courtesy Adrian Dominican Sisters) |
St. Joseph’s Parochial School To Open With Others Next Tuesday
The Homewood News, Thursday, September 2, 1926
Tuesday, September 7 will be a memorable date in the annals of St. Joseph Parish, when the school will be opened under the supervision of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.
The day will be of general rejoicing for the pastor and people to whose faith, zeal, generosity and solicitude for the Christian training of the young people committed to his care, this magnificent structure owes its existence. With the addition of the new school, the Church of St. Joseph has now a complete plant. Not only will the children be taught to love, esteem and practice their religion, but they will be taught the duties and virtues which go to make good citizenship, loyalty to God and loyalty to their country and institutions. The school is open to all children, irrespective of their nationality or religion and without interference to any other religion.
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The new building is of the most modern fireproof construction, embodying all the latest improvements for the comfort and absolute safety of the children, it is two stories high and contains six well lighted and well ventilated classrooms and will provide amply for the needs of St. Joseph’s school as the parish flourishes.
On May 15, 1925, the Rev. Stephen P. Sullivan was sent to take charge of the parish and his first thought was the possibility of completing the church plant by adding a parochial school. This hope was strengthened when, in answer to the zealous pastor’s appeals for funds, both Catholics and non-Catholics responded with remarkable generosity. For some time now, the parishioners have worked to raise the necessary funds by means of a carnival, bake sale, card parties and bunco games.
At the same time the work on the school nears completion, the new front of the church proper is rapidly gaining headway. Built to correspond with the school, with a matched brick front, the church as it now stands is also a credit to the pastor and parishioners. St. Joseph’s church may well feel proud of their equipment in the church and school.