Dedication Ceremony of a Memorial to Unborn Children, by the Knights of Columbus, at St. Casimir's Churchyard - 1997

Dedication Ceremony of a Memorial to Unborn Children, by the Knights of Columbus, at St. Casimir's Churchyard - 1997

A memorial stone for unborn children was placed in St. Casimir's churchyard on October 12, 1997. The following day, a dedication ceremony and mass were presided over by Bishop John McNamara (?), Fr. Bilicky, and the Knights of Columbus.

Photo 1: Memorial stone in front of St. Casimir's
Photo 2: Stone inscription " In Loving Memory of All Unborn Children, Knights of Columbus, Council 2121"
Photo 3: (l-r) Fr. Bilicky, unknown priest, Bishop John McNamara?, altar boy, Cathy Kulevich, unknown man in St. Casimir's churchyard. Mobil gas station can be seen in the background
Photo 4: similar view as photo 3, including some parishioners
Photo 5: unknown priest, Bishop John McNamara?, altar boy, Cathy Kulevich, unknown man, unknown man
Photo 6: parishioners, Fr. Bilicky, unknown priest, Bishop McNamara?, altar boy
Photo 7: unknown priest, Bishop McNamara?, altar boy
Photo 8: unknown Knights of Columbus
Photo 9: unknown Knights of Columbus
Photo 10: unknown Knight of Columbus, at back of St. Casimir's
Photo 11: Bishop McNamara? at back of St. Casimir's
Photo 12: Fr. Bilicky at back of St. Casimir's
Photos 13-15: Views of altar and front of St. Casimir's
Photo 16: Fr. Bilicky and Bishop McNamara? in St. Casimir's Church Hall

When St. Casimir's Church closed, the memorial stone was moved to Fr. Cannon Park at the corner of Sudbury and Percival Streets, across from St. Bridget's Church.

12-13 Oct 1997

Rini Sofka

2024.70

16 color photos, 4 x 6 in.

PB29
SU18-3