“All the good that we do must be done for the love of God, and the evil that we avoid must be done for the love of God. Before acting, think about what God wants you to do”.
― St. Francis of Assisi
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War Memorial and the Statue of Saint Francis
After the war, the Holy Name Society, under the direction of Father Maguire, erected a white marble statue of St. Francis in honor of the men and women of the parish who served in both World Wars, and as a special tribute to those who died during World War II. It was decided on Sunday, June 13, 1948 (rededicated, October 1982) with impressive ceremonies attended by over two thousand people. After a parade from Catholic High led by the color guard of the Patrick W. Milano Detachment, Marine Corps League, and the military band of Steelton Post No. 710, VFW, a dedicatory address was delivered by Reverend Charles F. Murray, pastor, St. Catherine Labouré Parish, who served as chaplain in the Navy Air Corps during World War II. The blessing of the shrine and prayers for the thirteen deceased parishioners was given by Father Maguire. The bronze plaque on the pedestal reads:
This Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi dedicated to the memory of
John B. Durburow, Paul J. Durburow, Louis A. Harle, Jr., Cyril J. Konesny, Richard T. McLaughlin, Robert E. McCarthy, Richard M. Cullison, Michael A. Ricciuto, Adam Santoni, Charles R. Schlayer, Russell J. Shott, Patrick W. Milano, Arnold Dinini,
who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II, and to honor all members of this parish who served in the Armed Forces in World Wars I and II.
Pax et bonum 100th Anniversary
Angela M. Orsini – Parish Archivist
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