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May 16, 1902
The Newtown Bee
Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Rev. J. J. Loftus, formerly curate at St. Rose's, is appointed popular new pastor at St. John's R.C. church in Watertown, succeeding Rev. J. H. O'Donnell.
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AT ST ROSE'S.
Rev J. J. Loftus, the new pastor of St John's (R. C.) church, Watertown, is popular with his parishioners and has made friends on all sides in that town. It was a high compliment to him to be selected as the successor of Rev J. H. O'Donnell, who is recognized as one of the ablest preachers of his denomination in the state.
Father Loftus was for three years curate at St Rose's under Father Fox and was liked exceedingly here. His Newtown friends will be gratified to learn of his advancement.
Rev J. J. Loftus, the new pastor of St John's (R. C.) church, Watertown, is popular with his parishioners and has made friends on all sides in that town. It was a high compliment to him to be selected as the successor of Rev J. H. O'Donnell, who is recognized as one of the ablest preachers of his denomination in the state.
Father Loftus was for three years curate at St Rose's under Father Fox and was liked exceedingly here. His Newtown friends will be gratified to learn of his advancement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Clergy Appointment
Church Pastor
Advancement
Popularity
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev J. J. Loftus
Rev J. H. O'donnell
Father Fox
Where did it happen?
Watertown, St Rose's, Newtown
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev J. J. Loftus
Rev J. H. O'donnell
Father Fox
Location
Watertown, St Rose's, Newtown
Story Details
Rev J. J. Loftus appointed new pastor of St John's (R. C.) church in Watertown, succeeding Rev J. H. O'Donnell; previously served three years as curate at St Rose's under Father Fox.