St. John Cantius Parish, Northampton

St. John Cantius Parish is a former Roman Catholic Parish designated for Polish immigrants in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States.

St. John Cantius Parish
St. John Cantius Church
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42°19′13.8″N 72°37′36.8″W / 42.320500°N 72.626889°W / 42.320500; -72.626889
Location10 Hawley Street
Northampton, Massachusetts
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Founded1904 (1904)
Founder(s)Polish immigrants
DedicationSt. John Cantius
Architecture
Architect(s)John W. Donohue
Administration
DivisionRegion 5
ProvinceBoston
DioceseSpringfield in Massachusetts
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Timothy A. McDonnell
Pastor(s)Rev. Merle L Lavoie

It was founded 1904. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.

The parish merged with the Sacred Heart Parish in April 2010.[1]

Bibliography

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  • The 150th Anniversary of Polish-American Pastoral Ministry. Webster, Massachusetts: St. Joseph Basilica. September 11, 2005.
  • The Official Catholic Directory in USA

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