Holy Family
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Decatur Holy Family Catholic Parish
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Fall 1959: Holy Family Parish established by Bishop William A. O’Connor; Father Raymond Franzen appointed as Pastor of 260 families
October 4, 1959: First Parish Mass offered in South Shores School Auditorium
September 1961: Holy Family School opened with 204 pupils
October 1, 1961: First Mass offered in own building
1969-1970: Rectory and Convent Built
June 15, 1975: Ground-Breaking ceremonies for the new church
July 4, 1976: First Mass offered in new church, and the 200th Birthday of our nation
October 3, 1976: Dedication of the new church, followed by the first major event in our Parish Center