I rise today in celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Church of St. Anselm in the Bronx. Throughout the past century. St. Anselms Church has played a valuable role in the daily life of the members of the South Bronx community. guiding and enriching their lives intellectually and spiritually. St. Anselms Parish was established in 1892. The Archbishop of New York at the time offered Rev. Alexlus Edelbrock. of the Benedictine Order. the spiritual care of this new parish. composed primarily of German Immigrants. Reverent Edelbrock immediately began to make plans for a church. a rectory. and a school. The rectory at St.
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