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Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church

654 Summer Avenue 07104
Phone: (973) 482-1274
Fax: (973) 482-8257

December 25, 1901 - Present

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        Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church was founded on December 25, 1901 when the Rev William J. Richmond was appointed to begin work in the Summer Avenue neighborhood.  Twenty-four lots bounded by Summer Avenue, Heller Parkway and Woodside Avenue were purchased.  The parish was incorporated on January 11, 1902.  The first services were held in the old Morton House at 37 Carteret Street.  The cornerstone of the church was laid on September 6, 1903 with the dedication on December 6, 1903.

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Reverend From To
William J. Richmond December 25, 1901  

 

Address From To
646,654 Summer Avenue December 6, 1903  

 

Information Starting Year Ending Year LDS Microfilm #
Baptisms 1902 1928 1378249
Marriages 1902 1928 1378249
Confirmations 1912 1956 1378249


ARCHIVE INFORMATION

Includes index for baptisms.  Baptisms include some marriage information.

 

 

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