With trust in God's love, we enter into a new millennium for St. Joseph's parish. Thank you for being a special part of our day.
May God bless everyone.
May God bless everyone.
St. Joseph in Akron celebrates 100 years
Photo by Jason Weinrich
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When Father Marek Ciesla celebrates Sunday Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Akron, the community is deeply connected — not just in the prayers and responses, but in the […]
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August 19, 100th Anniversary photos
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Photos by Jason Weinrich
With trust in God's love, we enter into a new millennium for St. Joseph's. Thank you for being a special part of our anniversary celebration.
May God bless everyone! |
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Anniversary Celebration Schedule
Parking
Please be advised that on the day of the 100th Anniversary Celebration, the "food tent" will be standing at the handicapped parking lot. We ask everyone to park in the parking places around the church property leaving room for those who have difficulties walking to park in the front of the church. |
August 19, ScheduleOn this special Sunday, we extend a warm welcome to our Archbishop Samuel Aquila, all our guests, friends, and former parishioners.
This three-part centennial celebration with Archbishop Aquila begins at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2018. 11:00 am - St. Joseph's Cemetery
Blessings for the grounds, signs, and our deceased clergy, soldiers, parishioners, and loved ones. 12:00 pm Mass - St. Joseph's Church Thanksgiving Mass Immediately after Mass - Parish Photo We will take a group picture on the steps of the church. Reception and fellowship A reception on the grounds will follow the group picture. We invite all parishioners and guests to stay for a free meal and fellowship. |
LONG STORY SHORT
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The plains of Colorado are Missionary Territories
1887 Rev. William J. Howlett travels by train from Brighton to Akron once a month to serve Catholic families in their homes
1888-1890 Rev. James G. Hickey serves Catholic families in Akron and the surrounding area.
1890-1893 Rev. Faber and Rev. E. Downey are next to serve the faithful. Rev. Downey lived part-time in Wray & Ft. Morgan
1894-1897 Rev. J. H. Bricker cares for the spiritual needs of the Akron area Catholics.
April 7, 1895 A small group of families officially form, "The Catholic Church in Akron" filing a Certificate of Incorporation with the Washington County Courthouse.
1897-1902 Rev. J. J. Reordon serves the mission in Akron.
April 14, 1898 The church Board of Trustees purchases Louise and Jacob Faehndrich's store building located on Main Street where the Y-W Electric building now stands. Catholic families now have a place to meet and pray.
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The Catholic population continues to be a Mission church under the guidance of several missionary priests
1902-1904 Rev. D. C. Robertson
1904-1911 Rev. B. A. Froegel
1911- Rev. Dribbel
1911-1918 Rev. J. L. Juily
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September 28, 1907 For the first-time, Akron hosts a bishop when Bishop Nicholas C. Matz of Denver visits the parish.
The Bishop confirms 30 people, 20 boys and girls receive First Holy Communion, and the church building is dedicated and receives the name Saint Joseph.
August 23, 1913 With future dreams of having a school, church, and rectory nearby, the parishioners purchase lots on the 3rd block of Bent Street. A new church is built with parishioners donating most of the labor and material. The raised funds needed for the project, and sold the old church building for $500 to John S. Arnold.
May 17, 1914 Bishop Matz visits Akron to dedicate the new church building
1916 Mr. Conrad Heer donates an acre of land east of town for use as a Catholic cemetery
August 17, 1918 Mrs. Anna M. Jost becomes the first person buried in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery
The Bishop confirms 30 people, 20 boys and girls receive First Holy Communion, and the church building is dedicated and receives the name Saint Joseph.
August 23, 1913 With future dreams of having a school, church, and rectory nearby, the parishioners purchase lots on the 3rd block of Bent Street. A new church is built with parishioners donating most of the labor and material. The raised funds needed for the project, and sold the old church building for $500 to John S. Arnold.
May 17, 1914 Bishop Matz visits Akron to dedicate the new church building
1916 Mr. Conrad Heer donates an acre of land east of town for use as a Catholic cemetery
August 17, 1918 Mrs. Anna M. Jost becomes the first person buried in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery
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