Sacred Heart of Jesus (Jermyn, PA): Initially, the Italians were not considered parishioners, but they were welcomed in 1913 by Father Wilczkiewicz. He spoke conversational Latin, close enough to their native language that the Italian immigrants felt comfortable in the parish.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tidbit: Sacred Heart of Jesus (Mayfield, PA)
Sacred Heart of Jesus (Jermyn, PA): Initially, the Italians were not considered parishioners, but they were welcomed in 1913 by Father Wilczkiewicz. He spoke conversational Latin, close enough to their native language that the Italian immigrants felt comfortable in the parish.
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