The parish was established on a plot of land donated by the Susquehanna Coal Co. at the request of 75 Polish families. The foundation of the church was laid in 1889 under the guidance of Rev. Benuto Gramlewicz. pastor of St. Stanislaus. The cornerstone was blessed and dedicated by Bishop William OHara. The first Mass was celebrated In the basement of the church by Rev. Andrew Zychowicz before construction on the rest of the building was completed. The parish grew rapidly In the next two decades as the number of immigrants looking for work in the coal mines Increased. In 1909. St.
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