St. Anthony of Padua Priory / Parish, 1939-1979
Scope and Contents
The St. Anthony of Padua Priory records document the administration, pastoral leadership, parish life, publications, finances, and commemorative activities of the Dominican community in New Orleans from 1939 to 1979, when the priory/parish was part of the Holy Rosary Province and later the Central Province.
The records include early foundation documents, Dominican pastors and parish groups such as the Holy Name Society.
Also included are parish publications and ephemera such as Holy Name newsletters, bulletins, Parish Reviews, Padua 20’s materials, commemorative booklets, and a 1967 school yearbook. Additional records document finances, architectural drawing, and photographs, including a wood print picture of friars in front of the church with Emmanuel Suarez, O.P., Master of the Order, in 1948.
Together, the materials provide evidence of the religious, educational, social, and institutional activities of St. Anthony of Padua Parish during its years under Dominican administration in New Orleans.
Dates
- Existence: 1939-1979
Biographical / Historical
Church history dates to 1903 with the Province of the Holy Rosary (Spain) seeking an English Church in New Orleans. The church was constructed in 1915 with the cornerstone installed in 1923. Became part of the newly created Central Province upon its creation in 1939.
Transferred to Southern Province in 1979.
Extent
From the Collection: 109 Linear Feet (106 document Boxes, three flat storage boxes, two ledgers, and an oversized binder. )
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Group: English
Subject
- St. Anthony of Padua Priory / Parish (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, U.S.A. Repository
1910 S. Ashland Ave
Chicago Illinois 60608 United States
3122430011
archivist@opcentral.org