This Day in History: 1937-09-26
Over 15,000 people witnessed the laying of the cornerstone of the Christ the King Chapel and the new residence building at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington. Among the many church dignitaries present for the occasion was the Most Reverent Bishop Thomas Walsh of the Archdiocese of Newark and representatives of every parish in the district. In his sermon, the Most Reverent Thomas McGlaughlin, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese, said “The significance of this happy, memorable occasion must be sought in the purpose which these stately structures are to fulfill. They are to be the dwelling place for young men who are to become the priestly generation, worthy ministers of Jesus Christ who will every be present among them in the magnificent chapel being erected here in His honor”. The new buildings, which would cost over $1,500,000 without furnishings, were expected to be ready for occupancy by August 1938. (Bristow)