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An
Important Occasion! The laying of the
foundation stone of the church - 2nd April 1925
Mary Quinn's mother and brother
are there.
(Bishop Henry Gray Graham (1874-1959),
a convert from Presbyterianism, appointed auxiliary bishop of St Andrews and
Edinburgh, later parish priest of Holy Cross Glasgow, 1930-59. The foundation
stone can be seen on the left of the sanctuary.)
It is at least 80 years ago so only the very youngest
are still likely to be still with us!
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The foundation stone can be seen on the left of the main altar. A translation
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Can You See any Differences? We think this photograph comes from the late 1920s (the church was built in
1925).
Note the gates in front of both the driveway and the entry to the church.
The BIG difference is the parish house - originally it was just a small
bungalow!
Next to the church is the old school (also built in 1925) standing on what is
now the playground.
There is a gas lamp in the street and if you look VERY closely you might see
a dog just to the right of it!
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Fr
McCabe with two visiting Passionist Fathers who ran a retreat for the Parish. Clearly an early-morning photograph; note the milk bottles and newspaper
still lying on the steps!
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The
Passionist Fathers were obviously regular visitors to the Parish. Here is Fr
(later Canon) McCabe with two more visitors in the 1940s. The priest on the left
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This photograph shows Father William Ferguson (1958-65) on the left with two
visiting priests. They don't look like Passionists. Anyone remember their visit? |
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A sad occasion - the funeral of Father Miley in 1928 A procession of priests attended the funeral. There is also a very large
crowd of parishioners and friends.
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Canon
Murnin presented with new vestments by Elizabeth McAllister, Josephine Docherty,
Ann Burrowes and Isabella Meighan on behalf of the parishioners on the occasion
of his 25th anniversary of being a Canon. (Falkirk Herald Photo)
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Canon
Murnin with parishioners in front of a Papal Banner. Was this to mark the visit
by Pope John Paul to Scotland in 1982? Where is the
banner now? We are now told that is was
designed by Roseanne Cullen as part of a competition at St Mungo's school
and was made up by the Carmelite nuns in Falkirk. It is believed the banner
is now in St Mungo's school. |
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Spot
the
Difference! (again!) A more recent photograph from 24 Wheatlands Avenue
taken in 1987.
But not THAT recent - it
still shows the old school before it was knocked down to make
way for the new school in 1989.
And how much of the background would now be covered in new housing?
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Fr Justin from Poland visited the Pikulickis |
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There
were several St Joseph's parishioners in this Falkirk District group in front of
the Basilica at Lourdes. Click on the picture for a larger view in a new window. |
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The late Cardinal Winning (centre), Archbishop (now
Cardinal) Keith Patrick O'Brien and Fr Basil at the celebrations re St
Joseph's Primary School in 2000. See link
here to find out more about the
history of the school. |
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Mary and Francis Quinn at a parish celebration with Fr
Ferguson and another priest (far right). Anyone know the occasion, date
and mystery priest? |
