This Day in History: 1904-07-03
Dedicatory services were held for the new Catholic Church in Ramsey. Prior to this, Mahwah Catholics had to worship in Suffern. Admission was by ticket only. Father Carew is the pastor. The Very Reverend Michael P. Smith CSP made the dedicatory sermon. He is a Paulist Father, Superior of the House of Studies in the San Francisco Paulist Community. Mass was said by the Rev. Edwin A. Kelly of Paterson. Rev. Holland of Donwoodie Seminary and Mr. Shaw of Seton Hall. Alex Brady of Ramsey was Master of Ceremonies. (Bristow)