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The Rev Ignace Grad was born in Poland He began his studies

Summary: The Rev Ignace Grad was born in Poland He began his studies for the priesthood in his native land Coming to this country he entered St Francis Seminary Milwaukee Wisconsin and completed his theological studies there He was ordained by Bishop J J Fox in St Francis Cathedral Green Bay Wis on April 14 1914 He was first assigned as an assistant to St John s parish Antigo Wis From there he served as pastor at St Joan of Arc parish of Goodman Wis when he was transferred to St Casimir s parish of Northeim on November 19 1916 During his stay here some improvements and purchases were made A long needed cement sidewalk leading from the main road to the church was constructed by the hands of the parishioners thus saving the extra expense on labor Aside from this it is in place and time to credit and recognize the noble and charitable deeds of Father Grad and the good people of Northeim They contributed generously to the Polish Campaign Fund in behalf of the war sufferers in Poland conducted throughout this country during the First World War Through his initiative the results were astonishing According to a newspaper clipping found in the rectory office a sum of $923 00 was collected for that purpose At a later date that is in October 1919 Father Grad was appointed pastor of St Mary s parish at Torun Wisconsin REVEREND PETER NOVITSKE No photograph available Born at Eaton Brown County Wisconsin Father Novitske attended St Francis Seminary and was ordained by the Most Rev Bishop P P Rhode in the Cathedral of Green Bay June 16 1917 On October 20 1919 he was appointed pastor of Northeim He erected a combination building containing a garage shed and chicken coop and also some purchases for the rectory On April 20 1921 Father Novitske received his appointment as pastor of Holy Trinity church at Pine Grove Wis Presently he is pastor of St Mary s parish at Torun Wisconsin REVEREND DOMINIC SZOPINSKI

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