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 | |
| 42°19′13.8″N 72°37′36.8″W | |
| Location | 10 Hawley Street Northampton, Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Founder(s) | Polish immigrants |
| Dedication | St. John Cantius |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | John W. Donohue |
| Administration | |
| Division | Region 5 |
| Province | Boston |
| Diocese | Springfield 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
- The 150th Anniversary of Polish-American Pastoral Ministry. Webster, Massachusetts: St. Joseph Basilica. September 11, 2005.
- The Official Catholic Directory in USA
Further reading
- Cain, Chad (August 29, 2009). Plan means end, merger for many county parishes. Gazettenet.com.
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