Since coming under the pastoral care of the Diocese of St. Petersburg was asked to assume pastoral care of St. Rita retired, and the Very Reverend Robert Rittmeyer, O.S.B. who had served with great distinction here for 17 years as priest-in-charge at St. Loran Miller also helped in this ministry. and benedictine sitster from Holy Name Priory. Benedict as priest-in-charge that an active and continually growing migrant ministry was begun with the aid of Fr. The parochial hall was sold, and is still standing on North 21st St. The original mission church was given to the Women’s Garden Club, and is still standing. The stained glass windows of the old church were preserved and placed in the new church. Also commissioned by the sculptor was a set of 14 Stations of the Cross in lindenwood, and the altar – with four figures of the apostles carved in the bases in chestnut. was the contractor.įeatures of the new church included a statue of the Risen Christ – 60″ high – hanging in the sanctuary, artistically hand-carved in lindenwood by Cav. of Tampa was the architect and Gude Brothers Construction Co. On Sept 8, 1974, Most Reverend Charles McLaughin broke the ground for the building of the present church. So, in 1974, it was decided to have the present church built. Benedict had been here serveral years, he noticed just how rapidly the Dade City Catholic community was growing. At this time the rectory, block house and three vacant lots were obtained from the Hormuth estate.Īfter Fr. Under his wise guidance the church continued to progress favorably.Īs time went on, additions were made to the parish buildings and property. John Schlicht (1929-1954) was made priest-in-charge. Francis’ direction, the parochial hall was built and other imporvements were made. Francis Sadlier, O.S.B., was priest-in-charge of St. Additions to the church were made in 19 to accommodate the growing Catholic population.įrom 1915 to 1929, Fr. ![]() The first Mass was celebrated on May 4, 1913. Lauiger’s family, and was erected in 1913 at 1000 South 5th St. The original and very attractive Church was a gift from Mrs. Leo Benedictine Abbey, only five miles away. ![]() Up until 1981, the Catholic community was shepherded by priests from St. Rita Parish was founded in 1912 in Dade City (Pasco County), in the center of a large citrus growing area.
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