This Day in Diocesan History for January 8

1881

The German Roman Catholic Knights of St. George founded

 
 
1893

Dedication of the first St. Aloysius Church/school, Reserve Twp.

 
 
1945

The former St. Joseph Chapel, built on Natrona Heights by the pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Natrona in 1927 to serve the Catholics living there, rededicated as Most Blessed Sacrament Church

 
 
1961

Cornerstone laid for the second Holy Family Church, Creighton

 
 
 
Phillip Killmeyer, one of the original charter members of the Knights of St. George