March 25, 1913 Little Miami River levees failed and the Great Dayton Flood began, engulfing most of the city and killing hundreds. Dayton then became one of the nation’s first major flood-control districts. Sept. 21, 1913 First Masses celebrated in the new St. Anthony of Padua parish, headed by Father …

1856 St. Wendelin parish formed from the western part of St. Joseph Church in Victoria. The brick church with decorative corbels was designed by German immigrant J. Anton Goehr. 1870 Bell tower with spire, gold cross and new entrance added. Existing church is sheathed with a faux stone skin. 1905 …

1840 Catholic families first hosted visiting priests to celebrate Masses in their homes and barns. 1853 Milford became a mission of St. Mary’s Church in Hillsboro. Made a parish in 1854, Father Philip Foley became its first resident pastor in 1855. 1865 Original church built on Elm and Water Streets …

Holy Name (Mt. Auburn) Holy Name Church in Mt. Auburn’s spare interior looks tranquil at first glance, but is dominated by apocalyptic imagery and Scripture passages emphasizing the awesome glory and power of God. 1904 Holy Name parish founded in Mt. Auburn; originally located in a large house 1906 Construction …

1880 Joseph and Elizabeth Nurre bought a country estate at the top of Mt. Airy and donated it to the Franciscan friars. 1888 Cornerstone laid, building constructed, friars moved in. 1889 Archbishop Elder consecrated the chapel on Thanksgiving Day. The large Romanesque brick chapel (which fronts the attached friary and …

Written by Gail Finke Illustrated by Emma Cassani St. Ann Church in Groesbeck built its school first, where it celebrated Masses for six years until the church was built. 1953 Parish established in June by Archbishop Karl J. Alter. Father James Lunn was the pastor. It was named for St. …

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1846 Parish founded. Irish priest Father Patrick O’Mealy assigned pastor. 1847 $2,000 cost of the land for the first church, finished in 1847 (but without its steeple). 1859 Pastor Father David Kelley finished construction of the steeple, which included the clock tower and largest bell in the city. 1909 In …

Written by Gail Finke Illustrated by Emma Cassani 1852 St. Sebastian parish formed for German-speaking parishioners of St. Rose and St. John the Baptist parishes. Traveling Precious Blood Fathers celebrated Mass. 1853 Temporary church built. The name was proposed by the oldest parishioner, Sebastian Schraner. 1879 Brick church, designed by …