St. Stanlslaus has a remarkable history that Is closely Interwoven with the development of the lower east side of Manhattan. The parish of St Stanislaus was founded In 1872 to Introduce its Polish Immigrant panshloners to Now York society and culture and to serve as a vital fink to their homeland. Its history of frequent relocations follows the pat. tams of many of the Polish residents and organIzations of the lower east side. Since the first parish did not have Its own building. services were held at various churches throughout New York In 1875. the parish bought four buildings surrounding 318 Henry Street. the first mass was held there on December 18 o that year In 1878. the parish purchased an existing church building at 45 Stanton Street. It was in the basement of this building that the irst Polish parish school in New York opened In 1885. The Polish Immigrant community had grown so large by 1900 that the parish needed to expand. On May 3. 1901. the first mass was of. fared In St. Stanislaus new 7th Street buildIng.
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