Civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the County of Kings and the City of Brooklyn, N. Y., Part 101

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909.
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: New York : Munsell
Number of Pages: 1360

USA > New York > Kings County > Brooklyn > Civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the County of Kings and the City of Brooklyn, N. Y. > Part 101

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Debevoise place, ncar De Kalb ave. The parish was formed and the first chnreli dedi- cated in 1857. The present edifice was erected in 1857 and '8, of brick, with lime-stone trimmings, in the mixed Gothic style. It is 150 feet deep and 65 feet in width, and has seat- ing accommodations for 1,900 persons. The exterior of the building is plain, but the interior is in remarkable contrast. It cost about $70,000, and was dedicated Feb. 7, 1869. Clergy: Revs. John McCarthy, 1857-'8; John McKenna, 1858-'68; Bernard Gerrety, 1859-60 : Martin Carroll, 1865-8; M. J. Goodwin, 1867-'8; Thomas Taafc, 1868-"12; James McElroy, 1868-'77; J. McNamee, 1870-'4; M. Riordan, 1870-'5; F. O'C: 1- laghan, 1875-'84; J. Conghlin, 1875-7; J. Galvin, 1877-8; P. McNamara, S. T. D., 1878-184; T. McGivern, 1878 ; James Donohoe, 1877-'81; Felix O'Callaghan, 1882- 4.

Rev. PATRICK J. MCNAMARA, born in Ireland, 1844; grad. St. Francis Xavier's Coll, New York, 1867; St. Mary's Theol. Sem., Baltimore, 1870; located B'klyn, 1870-'4; East New York, 1874-'7; B'klyn, 1877-'84.

The Society of the Holy Name has been connected with the church about seven years. James Donohoc, Spiritual Direc- tor.

Church of St. Anthony .- Abont the ycar 1857, a church with this title was commenced on India st., by the exertions of Rev. John Brady, and was finished in the year following. Its Clergy have been : Revs. John Brady, 1857-72; A. J. Dorris, 1871-'2; W. J. Lane, 1872-'9; C. Farrelly, 1870-'5; W. Connolly, 1875; J. J. Monin, 1877; E. Smith, 1877-80; John Longhran, D. D., 1878-'83; B. Plunkett, 1879; Michael J. Murphy, 1880-'3; John Hogan, 1880; E. W. Dullea, 1881; J. O'Reilly, 1881; John F. Baxter, 1882-2-'4; Wm. J. Hamilton, 1883. r

St. Peter's Church .- Thirty-five years ago that part of South Brooklyn, between Amity and Sackett streets, Henry street and the river, was occupied by a rough population with- out church privileges in their midst. The Rev. Joseph Frans- ioli, a native cf Ticino, Switzerland, having seen the needs of the district, requested that a parish be set off embracing that district; which was accordingly done in April, 1859, and Father Fransioli appointed to nndertake the great work of christianizing the people. A stone-yard, corner of Hicks and Warren sts., was purchased, and after long and persistent ef- forts the church was completed and dedicated Nov. 4, 1860, at a total cost of $65,000. The congregation numbered about 3,000, and has since largely increased. In 1866, Father Fransioli built the Academy which adjoins St. Peter's Church, at a cost of $60,000, where 1,300 children annually receive frce in- struction. During the war he purchased a honse, corner of Hicks and Congress sts., as a home for the children of soldiers and for orphans. Afterwards a larger building was erected, and the whole made into a hospital known as St. Peter's Hospital, which has accomplished a great work during its existence. In 1878, the Bacar estate was purchased, wl.ich gave to the church the whole of the block; and all the build- ings thereon were devoted to charity. A few years later Father Fransioli secured the chapel on Warren st., formerly a mission of the Church of the Pilgrims, and instituted special

1056

HISTORY OF KINGS COUNTY.

services for the Italians. A brick bnikling 60 by 70 ft. is in course of erection for the use of the different young men's societies attached to St. Peter's Church. A handsome build- ing. 60 by 100 ft., at 12-16 Warren st., has been erected for library, school and kindergarten use. The intluence of the church and its surrounding institutions has completely changed the character of the population of that portion of the city, and great credit is due to Father Fransioli for his long and arduous labors. He is still at his post enjoying the rever- ence and affection of the entire community. The Assistant Clergy have been as follows: Revs. A. Gerand, 1860-62; L. Strain, 1862-63; A. J. Dorris, 1863-66; M. J. Goodwin, 1866-67; W. Gnaleo, 1867-'68; J. H. Pollard, 1867-'73; J. A. Casella, 1869-'70: J. MeMeel, 1869-74; M. Murphy, 1870-'74; P. A. Walsh, 1873-82; E. McCarty, 1874-76; J. Bobier, 1875-78: M. Nevin, 1877-81; M. J. Malone, 1876-81; M. J. Boylan, 1879-'50; M. Galvin, 1881-'84; M. L. O'Connell, 1876-84.

St. Anne's Church .- Angust 21st, 1860, ground was broken for the erection of a Roman Catholic Church on the S. W. corner of Front and Gold streets. It was a brick edi . fice, 60 feet by 122, with a tower 130 feet high. It was erected under the superintendence of Mr. P. C. Keeley, and cost $15,000, exclusive of the site. Clergy: Rev. Bartholomew Gleeson, 1863-75; Thomas Shanley, O. S. H., 1866-'67; Wil- liam MeCloskey, 1867-72; J. Kelly, 1871; E. Smith, 1877; J. MeMeel, 1878-83; B. McHugh, 1878-83; Jas. Durick, 1882-83.

St. Vincent de Paul .- In 1863, a church of this name was begun on North 6th street, near 5th, under the direction of the Rev. Bernard MeGorisk. Rev. David O'Mullane, with his as- sistant, Michael Moran, began preparations for erecting a new

edifice. The corner-stone of the new building was la'd Jnly, 1868. The church is Gothic. 68by 156 feet, of Belleville gray- stone, with Ohio stone trimming. It was dedicated Oct. 17. 1869, and cost about $130,000. Clergy: Revs. Bernard Mc- Gorisk, 1863-'66; David O'Mullane, 1865-'72; Michael Moran, 1865-66; Thomas MeNally, 1866-67; John Crimmins, 1867-'9; M. Farelly, 1870-'80; J. O'Rourke, 1871; M. Carroll, 1873-84: T. Adams, 1874-75-76; J. Growney, 1881; E. McCabe, 1880-'4;

JOHN T. WOODS, 1883; born in Brooklyn, 1860; graduated St. John's College, Brooklyn, 1880; and Theo, Sem .. Our Lady of Angels, Niagara, 1883; located in Brooklyn, Dec., 1883-84.

Rev. MARTIN CARROLL, born in Ireland, 1841, grad. Coll. of Our Lady of Angels, Niagara. 1861: Pres. Alumni Assoc. ; lo- cated Brooklyn. 1865-'84.

Rev. E. J. MCCABE, born in B'klyn, 1853; grad. Seton Hall Coll., N. J., 1574; and Theol. Sem., Our Lady of Angels, Niagara, 1957; located B'klyn, 1877-'84; founder and editor of The Catholic Youth.

Church of the Annunciation, B. V. M., is a German church at the corner of North Fifth and Seventh streets. The first church erected in 1863 by Rev. John Hauptmann, gave place in 1970, to a handsome edifice of brick, 125 by 65 feet, built at a cost of $65,000 and $70,000 for the lots. Rev. Mr. Haupt- mann is still Pastor. There is a large school attached; also a convent of the Sisters of St. Dominic. The Clergy have been as follows: Rov. J. Hauptmann, 1870-'S1; H. Zimmer, 1871-'5; 1. Schaffer, 1577-79: B. F. Kurtz, 1880-'S1; W. Guhl. 15;3.

St. Stephen's Church. Soon after the formation of this parish in 1866, a church on Carroll street, near Hicks, was purchased from the Episcopalians, and lots on licks street, between Carroll and Summit, were bought for future building purposes. In a few years the erection of a new church at the corner of Summit and Hicks was commenced. In July, 1873. the corner-stone was laid, and the dedication occurred in Oct .. 1575. The edifice is built of brick, with Belleville free-stone

trimmings, and in the Modern Gothic style. Its dimensions aro 166 feet in length by 78 in width. Its spire is 225 feet in height, surmounted by a cross, which is often illuminated at night. The old church is used for schools in which there are 800 children taught by the Sisters of charity. Pastors: Rev. O. J. Dorris, 1866-69; James Moran, 1869-72; Edward O'Reilly, 1879-84. The assistants have been: Rev. Louis Rhatigan, 1867-'70; N. Doran, 1870-'83: Jas. McMeel, 15;5: O. O'Brien, 1877-'83.

St. Nicholas' Church (German), cor. of Powers and Oliver sts., E. D., is a brick structure, 100x40 feet. The corner- stone was laid in 1865, and the church dedicated May 13th. 1866. The congregation was organized by the Very Rev. M. May, of the Most Holy Trinity Church. In 1877, the church was enlarged. There are two schools connected with the church, under the charge of the Sisters of St. Dominic Pastors: Rev. C. Peine, 1866-'77; Rev. J. P. Hoffmann. 1877-83. Assistant Clergy: Rovs. F. Bariffi, 1868-'9; 1. Fuchs. 1869-'72; J. P. Hoffmann, 1872-84; M. J. Michels, 1877-84.

Rev. JOHN P. HOFFMANN, born in New York, 145; grad. St. Francis Xavier's Coll., 1867, and Sem. of Our Lady of Angels, Niagara, 1872; located B'klyn, 1872-84.

St. Francis de Sales', Broadway, near Hull st., E. D. built in 1875; is of brick, 100x40 feet.

Pastors: Revs. Mr. Lonneuf, 1875-6: E. H. Porcile 1876-84. ('lergy: Revs. J. M. Miller, 1873-'5; F. Guichetcan, 1873-9: T. Vandray, 1873; A. Kohboo, 1877; T. Lvmh, 1878-9; E. H. Porcile, S. P. M., 1882-3; H. Barker, S. P. M. 1×82-3; Patrick F. Carr, 1882-'3: A. Galland, 1882-3; Willial J. Smith, S. P. M., 1883.

Church of St. John the Baptist .- Rev. E. M. Smith the Congregation of the Mission, was sent, in the spring ( 1868, to Brooklyn, to establish a house of his order.

A large plot of ground was secured on Lewis and Wil lougliby aves., and a small cottage situated thereon server as a residence for the Pastor. One of its small rooms wa. fitted up as a chapel. Mass was said for the first time o July 12th, 1868. Ten or twelve persons from the sparsely settled neighborhood, constituted the first congregation.

On the same day the foundation-stone of the presen church was laid. During the following September, Rev John Quigley, C. M., took charge of the parish; the church was dedicated Aug. 29th, 1869. This church being designer as temporary only, is a plain, wooden structure, with a srat ing capacity of 800. Pustors: Rev. E. M. Smith, (. M J. Quigley. C. M., Sept., 1868, until his death in Jan., 1%;2 E. M. Smith, C. M., Jan., 1872, to Sept., 1873; P. V. Byrro C. M., Sept., 1873, to Jan., 1876; J. J. Maloney. C. M .. Jan. 1876. to Sept .. 1877; 1. J. Myer, ('. M., Sept., 1877. to Feb. 1882; Rev. J. A. Hartutt, C. M.

A parochial school for girls, under the care of the Sister of Charity, is attached to the church. The attendance i about 250.

Chur h of All Saints (Geriuan) .- Soon after the formatio of the parish. Rev. M. May commenced the erection of Imreh on Thornton st., near Throop ave., which was dod eated on the last day of 1867: the building is of brek 19x94 foot. Rev. Anthony Arnold was appointed first Pas tor, and came to the charge on the first day of Jan., 1 which position he still occupies. The Assistant Clergy ha been as follows: Revs. Alfred Kreutzer, John Schmetz . Amman, C. Eisolay, 1876-81; Bernard Kurtz, 1×81-'S3. Th basement of the church is occupied by a school for Inn behind the church is a girls' school, both conducted by th Dominican Sisters, and containing 700 scholars. About 5' Catholic families reside in the parish. The church owns

1057

ECCLESIASTICAL ORGANIZATIONS.

lot on Throop ave. and Thornton st., 100x147 feet, on which a handsome new structure will be built in the near future.

Rev. ANTHONY ARNOLD, born in Bavaria, 1831; grad. St. Vincent's Coll., and Theol. Sem., Pa .; previous location at Holy Trinity, B'klyn, 1862-'8.

Church of Our Lady of Victory .- In 1868, the site for a new Roman Catholic Church was obtained on Throop ave., between Macon and McDonough sts., and a temporary frame structure, 70x40 feet, erected and dedicated July 26, 1868. In 1883, this was replaced by a handsome stone structure in the Gothic style, and of larger dimensions. A flourishing school is maintained by the church. Rev. P. Creighton, Pastor, 1868-'84.

Church of the Nativity .- The parish was organized Sept., 1871, and Rev. M. J. Moran appointed Pastor. Fifteen city lots, on the south-east corner of Classon ave. and Madison st., were purchased Dec. 27, 1871, for $30.000.

First mass was celebrated March 17, 1872, in the house that is now the parochial residence. The new church was com- menced April 22, 1872, and dedicated Oct. 20 of the same year. It is of brick, with seating capacity of 600, at a cost, including furnishing, of about $35,000. Clergy: Revs. M. Moran, 1871-'84; M. Hickey, 1873-'5; W. McGinnis, 1877-'84; W. J. McGuire, 1881-'4; P. J. Kenney, 1881-'4.

St. Bernard's Church (German) was formed about the year 1872. The congregation met in the Temperance Hall on Hamilton avenue, for a couple of years, when the brick building, 40x85 feet, on the corner of Hicks and Rapelye streets, was purchased and fitted up for a church, with school-rooms below. Rev. John J. Ammann has been the Pastor since its beginning. Four hundred children are taught in the schools.

Rev. JOHN J. AMMANN, born iu New York, 1840; grad. St. Francis Xavier's Coll., 1868; St. Mary's Baltimore, 1872; located Bklyn, 1872-'84.

Church of the Nativity, Madison avenue, near Classon, is a brick edifice, 100 feet by 40, erected in 18?2, through the labors of Rev. M. J. Moran, who still continues to officiate as Pastor. The other Clergy are : Revs. M. Hickey, 1873-'75; W. McGinnis, 1877-81; W. McGuire, 1882-83; P. Kenney, 1882-'83.

Church of St. Louis (French), Mckibben, near Leonard, is a wooden structure, 75x45 feet, erected in 1869. Rev. Jules Jollon has been its Pastor from 1869. Services in French and English are held and a French and German school is con- nected with the church.

St. Vincent's Chapel is attached to St. Vincent's Home for Boys, at 7 Poplar street, and was established in 1872, for the benefit of the inmates of the Home, by Rev. Maurice Hickey, its present Pastor.

St. Augustine's Church was organized in 1870, with about eighteen members, and Rev. Lewis J. Rhatigan, Pastor. Messrs. Bennet, Dougherty and Rorke were chiefly in- strumental in procuring its organization. Services were at first held at the residence of the Pastor, in Warren street. The present church edifice, on the corner of Fifth avenue and Bergen street, was dedicated March 19th, 1871. It is a brick structure, with a seating capacity of eight hundred, and its cost, including site, was $43,000. In 1873, a parsonage was erected, at a cost of $12,000. Father Rhatigan died in 1874, and was succeeded by the present Pastor, Rev. Edward W. McCarty. Under his wise financial management, the debt on the church and parsonage has been nearly discharged. The other Clergy have beeu : Revs. J. E. Bobier, 1873-'4; D. J. Sheehey, 1875-'83; D. Hickey, 1878-'83; James F. Crowley, 1883.

Church of St. Leonard of Port Maurice .- In 1871, Rev. J. J. Raber was appointed to the charge of this parish, then newly formed. Iu the same year, a church was commenced on Hamburg street, corner of Jefferson, and dedicated the year following. It is a substantial frame structure, 97 by 50 feet, finely decorated inside, with a beautiful painting of the Madonna and child in the center of the ceiling, and the four evangelists in the corners, also a fine painting of St. Leonard above the altar. The parish now contains about 400 fami- lies.

The schools connected with the church contain some 600 children, and are in charge of the Sisters of St. Dominic. New buildings will soon be erected. There is also an Orphan Asylum, with 80 inmates, occupying a handsome brick build- ing near the church. Father Raber has been the Pastor from first, and by arduous labors has built up and paid for the lots and buildings.

Church of the Sacred Heart .- In 1871, Bishop Loughlin established the parish of the Sacred Heart, in that portion of Brooklyn which is bounded by Ryerson and Canton sts., and Flushing and Myrtle aves., appointing Rov. Thos. F. McGiv- ern, Pastor. A chapel was opened in Vanderbilt ave., Dec. 3, 1871. About the same time nine lots extending from Cler- mont ave. to Adelphi st., near Park ave., were purchased, to which three more were afterwards added, at a total cost of $20,500.

The erection of a church was soon commenced, its corner- stone being laid May 10, 1874. In May, 1875, Rev. Mr. McGivern resigned, and Rev. John A. McCullum was ap- pointed pastor. He hastened the work on the new churchi. occupying it for divine service in three weeks after assuming the pastorate, finishing it for dedication June 24, 1877. It is a brick edifice, 64x137 feet, handsomely frescoed withiu, and possesses a very fine painting of the Sacred Heart. The As- sistant Pastors have been: Rev. John F. Nash, Rev. Chas. F. Wightman, 1882; Rev. P. O'Mallon, 1883. The girls' Sunday- school is taught by the Sisters of Mercy, and the boys' by lay superintendent and teachers. There is no day-school at present, but it is the intention to erect one.

St. Cecelia's Church .- This parish was organized in 1812, and, in the year following, a frame edifice, about 50x80 feet, erected on North Henry and Herbert sts. The congregation increased rapidly, now numbering some 300 families. Rev. Florence McCarthy was Pastor from 1872-'83, when he was succeeded by Rev. James Taaffe.

St. Alphonsus' is a German church in Kent ave., near Manhattan, built in 1873, of wood, at a cost, including site, of $21,000. Rev. W. Guhl has been the pastor since the form- ation of the parish. The number of families is nearly 500. There is a large school attached, which is taught by the Do- minican Sisters.

Church of the Transfiguration :- The parish was formed in 1874, with Rev. John Fagan its first Pastor. Lots were se- curel at the corner of Hooper st. and Marcy ave., and the erection of the present church was commenced; meanwhile services were held in a carpenter's shop on Hooper st. The church was finished in 1875; it is of brick, 40x75 feet, and is intended to be used for schools after a larger church shall be built on the corner adjoining. Father Fagan died i .. 1379, and was succeeded by Rev. Wm. J. Hill, now of St. Paul's, and he in turu by the present Pastor, Rev. Jno. M. Kiely, who came to the parish in February, 1881. Rev. D. A. Tive- nan was assistant from 1877-81. The Catholic population of the parish is 4,000 souls.

Rev. JOHN M. KIELY, born in Ireland, 1847; grad. Mt. Mel- leray Coll., 1864; grad. Theol., Dublin, 1869; located in B'klyn, 1869; St. James' Church; Church of Visitation; is

1058

HISTORY OF KINGS COUNTY.

contributor to relig. journals; published sermons and lee- tnres.

Church of the Holy Name .- The parish was founded by Bishop Loughlin, March 15, 1878. A building on the corner of 18th st. and 11th avc., called MeCann's Stable, was the only available place of worship. In this humble abode the first service was held March 31, 1878, and continued on every Sunday until the following December. In the meantime at- tention was given to the purchase of land and the ereetion of a church. The site was seenred April 29, 1878, at a cost of $6,000, by Mr. John Collins, Park place, who paid and pre- sented the first $10) of the purchase money. The following day, May 1, work was commenced; August 11, the corner- stone was laid: December 25, same year, it was completed and occupied.

The present chnreh edifice, situated on the cor. of 9th and Prospect aves., is of brick and stone, and has a seating capacity of over one thousand people. It was erected by the present Pastor. Rev. Thomas S. O'Reilly, who is the first and only one since the foundation of the parish. The market value of church property in this parish, including church. parochial house and grounds, is about $40,000.

Rev. THOMAS S. O'REILLY, born in Ireland, 1844; grad. Mt. Melleray Coll., 1865, and Theol. Sem., Our Lady of Angels. 1871; located in Flatbush. 1871-'4; Bklyn., 1874-'84.

Church of the Holy Family (German). Abont the year 1876, Rev. F. Henselmann gathered a congregation in a hall at the corner of 27th st. and Fourth ave. In June, 1830, the corner-stone was laid for a new frame structure, 90 by 45 feet, on 13th st., near Fourth avc., which was completed in the following year. There is a flourishing school attached. in charge of the Sisters of St. Dominic. Rev. Mr. Hensel- mann continnes in the pastorate.

St. Patrick's Church, at Fort Hamilton, was established as a mission in 1849. Services were first held in the residence of Peter J. Murphy, on United States ave., between Lafay- ette and Church sts., and afterwards in a new barn on Third ave., near Shore road. In 1852, a frame church was built on the corner of Stewart ave. and Lafayette st., with a scatmg capacity of 350. Rev. J. Mclaughlin was Pastor during the first year, when he was remove.l. Rev. Mr. Mckeon, of St. John's Church, Gowanns, performed pastoral dntics until March 10, 1854, when Rev. Mr. McGuire snccceded as Pastor.

He built a Pastor's residence adjoining the church. His death occurred in 1856. Rev. Cornelins J. McCarney was the next Pastor, and was succecded, in 1861, by the present in- cunbent, Rev. John Tanzer. There is a school conneetcd. which is under the eare of the Sisters of St. Dominic.

St. Michael's Church was established in November, 1874. The first place of worship was a private house on Third ave. In 1×76, the present chinrch edifice was erected an the corner of Fourth ave. and 42d st. It is a wooden structure, with a seating capacity of 900 to 1,000. Rev. M. J. Hickie was the Pastor about three months, in 1875, and Rev. J. P. O'Connell, D. D., from 1876 to the present time : Rev. J. J. MeChsker, Assistant Pastor, from 1578-84.

St. Theresa's Church was organized March 29, 1874, under the present Pastor, Rev. Joseph McNamee. Ground on the corner of Butler st. and Classon ave, was purchased. in April of the same year ; and, in the following August. the corner-stone of the present church edifice was laid. The builling was opened for divine service in February, 1875. In September, 1876, Rev. L. J. Guerin became Assistant Pastor, in which capacity he still continues.

St. John's Chapel, of the new Roman Catholic C'athedral of Brooklyn, is situated ou Vermont ave., bet. Lafayette and

Greene aves. It is of dark, rough-dressed stone, with light trimming, and is 97 feet long by 38 wide. It was opened for divine service December 27, 1878. It is the largest of the six chapels which will adorn the future Cathedral of Brooklyn- a cathedral which, in size, will be unequalled by any church yet erected on this continent : and in artistic beauty, impress- iveness, and ecclesiastical utility, will be without a modern peer. The first Priest appointed to the charge of St. John's Chapel was the Rev. Patrick F. O'Hare, who is assisted by Rev. I. I. Mallen and Rev. Martin I. Loftus.

St. Agnes' Church .- This parish was formed in 1-79, and placed in charge of Rev. James Duffy. The congrega- tion increased rapidly; it first worshiped in a small frame structure on Hoyt st., ncar Sackett, where lots had been secured for church purposes.

The corner stone of the new church was laid by Bishop Loughlin in the spring of 1881. It is a massive Gothie structure of brick, brown-stone and polished marble, and located on the north-east corner of Hoyt and Saekett streets. The interior dimensions are 73} feet wide and 180 fect long, and from the ground to the tower the height is 130 feet. Seven large arched windows on each side, a rose window in the front, and three grand windows in the chancel, provide an ample supply of light, throngh staincd-glass panes, which were made in Munich. The entire cost of the structure was $135 .- C00, and the grand organ, built by the Jardines, cost $20,000 more. The parish is a very large one, and the money for the building was raised before work was begun. Rev. James S. Duffy is Pastor; Rev. M. T. Kilahy, Assistant.

Rev. MICHAEL T. KILANY, born in Brooklyn, 1834; grad. St. Francis' Coll., Brooklyn, 1873, and Niagara Theol. Sem .. 1877; located B'klyn, 1878-'84.

St. Bridget's Church .- The parishi was org. October 9th. 1882, and Rev. Father McCloskey placed in charge. Lots were sccured on Linden st., near Myrtle ave., and the corner- stone of a church laid June 17, 1883; first service, Christmas. 1883. It is a frame structure, 90 by 50 feet, with vestry and basement, and seating 600. The basement is used for a paro- chial school. The cost of the building was abont $16,000.

St. Ambrose's Church .~ In the early part of 1883 a num- ber of prominent Catholie families, f. eling that a church was necessary in their neighborhood, met, after the appointment of the Rev. D. J. Shechy, formerly Cnrate of St. Augustine's Church, Fifth ave., as their Pastor, in a private dwelling in Kosciusko street, where services were regularly hield. The congregation increased rapidly, and it was finally deemed wise to select other quarters, and. accordingly, a very desir- able site. comprising 150 feet on Kosciusko street, 200 feet on Tompkins ave., and 50 feet on DeKalb ave., was purchased. and a handsome little Gothic building, which cost between $5,000 and $6,000, was erected. A flourishing Sunday-school is established.

Rev. D. J. SHEEHY still remains Pastor. He was born in Ireland, 1850; grad. Mt. Melleray Coll., 1868, and Niagara Coll., 1873: located Brooklyn, 1873-'S1.

The following Roman Catholic Clergymen reside in Brook lyn:

Rev. THOMAS ADAMS, born in Ireland, grad. Coll. de le Nobles Irlandeses, Salamanca, Spain, and ord. 1566, lo cated Ballymena, 1966 472; B'klyn, 1873-76: anthor of Merul- ity of the Irish Land League.

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

Civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the County of Kings and the City of Brooklyn, N. Y., Part 101

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909. Publication date: 1884 Publisher: New York : Munsell Number of Pages: 1360

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909.
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: New York : Munsell
Number of Pages: 1360