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This section of the Web site celebrates the stories, lives and photos of the last 100+ years, and the dramatic changes and challenges that have made St. Catharine of Siena the remarkable community it is today.

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The first 75 Years	1979-Today

The first 75 years, captured in the yellow Diamond Jubilee booklet with which you may be familiar, have been recreated and modified slightly in the section one of this historical anthology. Credit is to be given to those who created the Diamond Jubilee booklet, for the words and images captured are priceless. The dedication, commitment, strength and love of those early years at St. Catharine's are woven into every page.

The remainder of this anthology tells the story since 1979 and is a collection of the continuing history of St. Catharine of Siena. Long may the honor of this Blessed Church continue.

Enjoy this journey and take part in sharing it with generations to come. For your enjoyment, a timeline of milestone events in the Church's history is below.

1903 -- Father Joseph Tieken is appointed pastor of St. Catharine Church and celebrates the first Mass.
1904 -- Archbishop Elder dedicates the new St. Catharine Church and school building. St. Catharine School opens with 28 students.
1923 -- Archbishop Moeller dedicates the new St. Catharine Church, twice the size of the first church.
1924 -- The first school addition with four classrooms is dedicated.
1962 -- The Second Vatican Council initiates great changes in parish life.
1965 -- A new gymnasium and classroom building is added to the school.
1978 -- St. Catharine Church celebrates its Diamond Jubilee with the installation of a new Schantz pipe organ with 44 ranks and 2,400 pipes.
1990 -- Archbishop Pilarczyk blesses the new altar and rededicates the newly renovated church.
2003 -- St. Catharine Church celebrates its Centennial Jubilee.
2004 -- St. Catharine School celebrates its Centennial Jubilee.