Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Diocese of Harrisburg, Lebanon)
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is in Pennsylvania (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg.
It is dedicated to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Location
It is located at 2 N 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17046.
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History
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has origins that trace back to the early Catholic settlers in the region. The parish was officially established in 1859 by Rev. Antonius M. Grundner, O.S.B.V.M., to cater to the spiritual needs of the predominantly Irish and German Catholic community.[1]
The initial church was quite modest, but as the community grew, so did the need for a larger place of worship. Fundraising began in 1875, leading to the construction of a new, beautiful gothic church which was completed in 1880 and dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This structure has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years, reflecting the parish's growth and the community's commitment to their faith.[2]
The parish has been home to many pastors, with notable contributions from Father Adam Christ, who served from 1880 until 1930, during which time he greatly expanded the church's facilities, including the establishment of Holy Cross Cemetery and a new Catholic school.[3]
Although the parish once had a school, Lebanon Catholic High School, which opened in 1929, it no longer operates a school directly. The high school became a diocesan institution in 1956 and closed in 2020. However, the parish continues to engage in religious education and community outreach.[4]
Today, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish remains a cornerstone of Catholic life in Lebanon, offering Masses, sacraments, and various community services, maintaining its historical and spiritual significance in the area.[5]
- ↑ "About". https://abvmlebpa.org/about/.
- ↑ "Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lebanon". https://www.hbgdiocese.org/parishes/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-lebanon/.
- ↑ Schneider, Robert (1975). The Catholic Church in Lebanon, PA. Lebanon, PA: Lebanon Historical Society. pp. 50-55. ISBN 978-0-936611-00-3Template:Error-small.
- ↑ "Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish". https://discovermass.com/church/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-lebanon-pa.
- ↑ Huggins, Pat (June 22, 2022). "Once proud Lebanon Catholic High School now in shameful disrepair". Lebanon Daily News. https://www.ldnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/22/lebanon-catholic-high-school-now-shameful-disrepair/7644793001/.