Old Articles
Centennial Celebration
Pamphlet assembled by St. Mary's congregation for the 100 yr celebration of St. Mary's as a place of gathering for Union.
"Fr. Meiluta Article"
Fr. Meiluta wrote and article capturing the history of both the 1st & 2nd St. Mary Chapel's as a celebration of the Centennial.
"The Queen's Village "
by Fr. Bleakley
(1940's) Fr. Eugene Blakely writes an article about Fr. Kempnick's racing horse named "lucifer"
'The Times Democrat' -1904
Article written about the re-opening of the newly expanded 1875 St. Mary's Chapel.
"Ancient Domain"
This is an article written in 1906 describing just how magnificent the grand opening of the 2nd Chapel was & what it meant to the people of the time. It describes how over 1000 people attended from as far as New Orleans to see the events & celebrate this "jewel" of a Chapel.
"Peytavin Article"
by John L. Peytavin
Mr. Peytavin's own words and account of the St. Mary's celebration following the 1904 expansion of the transepts and sacristies.
"1909 Affidavit"
Affidavit written by Congregation of St. Mary's confirming the transfer of property
"Ancient Domain"
This is an article written in 1906 describing just how magnificent the grand opening of the 2nd Chapel was & what it meant to the people of the time. It describes how over 1000 people attended from as far as New Orleans to see the events & celebrate this "jewel" of a Chapel.
"St. Michel"
(St. Michael)
by Rene Sennegy
This book was completed in 1877 as the 2nd (1875) Chapel was finishing up and describes in detail some of the blessings performed at the 1st Chapel & gives some insight to the people of the time.
"Louis Chauvin II's Book"