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New Catholic Priests with Bishop

Date: 05 14 1955
Description: Seven new Catholic priests and two existing Madison priests posing with Bishop William P. O'Connor at St. Raphael Cathedral. The new priests include the Re...
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: Archbishop Philip Pocock of Winnipeg preaching the sermon at the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field.
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: Archbishop Philip Pocock of Winnipeg preaching the sermon at the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field. T...
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: View of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field. The Most Reverend John Treacy, bishop of the La Crosse ...
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field. The Most Reverend John Treacy, bishop of the La Crosse Diocese ...
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Historic Evening Mass at St. Raphael Cathedral

Date: 02 15 1953
Description: Historic evening mass at St. Raphael Cathedral, a stately two-hour ceremony closing the parish's annual 40 Hours' Devotion. This was the first evening mass...
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Junior Red Cross

Date: 12 15 1946
Description: Blessed Sacrament School students (left to right), Jerry Quinn, Bill Laughnan, Mary Ann Petranek, Donna Wartner, and Maxine Watson, shown with hospital tra...
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Holy Name Society, Queen of Peace Parish

Date: 01 21 1947
Description: Charter members of the Holy Name Society, Our Lady Queen of Peace parish, at their swearing-in ceremony. Pictured seated from the left are: Louis Fiore, so...
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Wisconsin Legislative Banquet

Date: 03 20 1947
Description: Group portrait taken at Wisconsin Legislative banquet. Pictured left to right: Bishop William P. O'Connor, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Madison, Judge...
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Bishop O'Connor Inauguration

Date: 03 12 1946
Description: Most Rev. William P. O'Connor on his throne in St. Raphael's Cathedral during the ceremony that inaugurated him as the first bishop of Madison. L to R are:...
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Bishop O'Connor Inauguration

Date: 03 12 1946
Description: Elevated view of the altar and congregation in St. Raphael's Cathedral during the inauguration of Most Rev. William P. O'Connor as the first bishop of Madi...
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Catholic Holy Hour

Date: 07 20 1947
Description: Four priests and Bishop William P. O'Connor at the Catholic Holy Hour, at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To the left of Bisho...
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Bishop O'Connor with Three Women

Date: 09 30 1947
Description: Jennie Conlin, Lilian Regan, and Irene O'Rowley, left to right, members of the Madison Business and Professional Women's Club, interviewing Bishop William ...
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Norbertine Novitiate Novices

Date: 10 08 1947
Description: Three novices studying at Norbertine Novitiate, 4123 Monona Drive. Left to right are James Mahoney, Joseph McCloskey, and James Gerrits. The Novitiate was...
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Bishop Albert G. Meyer and Family (Probably)

Date: 06 24 1946
Description: (Probably) Bishop Albert G. Meyer and his family, outside of St. Raphael's parish house, corner of Henry Street and 216 West Main Street.
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Edgewood High School Football Banquet

Date: 12 07 1947
Description: Dignitaries at the Edgewood High School football banquet. Seated from the left are: Leo Crowley, Bishop William P.O'Connor, Toastmaster Ed Owens, and an ...
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Priests at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Date: 02 24 1948
Description: Four priests at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2131 Rowley Avenue.
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Madison Catholic Diocese Deans

Date: 04 14 1948
Description: Newly-appointed deans of the Madison Catholic Diocese. Left to right, front row: the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Delaney, Janesville; and Bishop William P. O'Con...
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Knights of Columbus Honor Members

Date: 05 18 1948
Description: Knights of Columbus speakers table for the dinner honoring five long-time members are: left to right, Reverend Jerome Mersberger, St. Bernard's Church; All...
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Eighth Grade Graduates St. Raphael Catholic School

Date: 06 09 1948
Description: Group portrait of the eighth grade graduating class of St. Raphael Catholic School, 216 West Main Street, with a nun and a priest.

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