Parish History: An Illustrated Chronology

Select the time interval from the Time Line (left) to see years and events in this part of the screen.

Sources of information:

Our Lady of Lourdes Diamond Jubilee Book by R. Rev. Monsignor Alex G. Stremel (the Jubilee was celebrated
November 18, 1956; Monsignor Stremel used newspaper accounts from the Pittsburg Headlight and Sun, Pittsburg Smelter and from parish records [DJB]
St. Mary's Parish Centennial Souvenir Book (October 11, 1981 by Mrs. April Gauldin) [CSB]
The Catholic Advance special Wichita Centennial Edition (1969) [WCA]

Last Update: August 3, 2003