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Father DeSmet Brought Catholicism to Soda Springs
The article traces Catholicism in Soda Springs Idaho from Father Pierre DeSmet in 1840 to 1971. It notes early Masses in homes, parochial development, and the 1952 dedication of St Mary Church with community support. The piece lists priests who served 1896 to 1971 and details church growth from under ten to about 175–200 parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father DeSmet
Soda Springs
Lorraine Stoker
Oregon
Idaho
United States
Pierre DeSmet
Henry’s Lake
A. M. Blanchet
Bear River
Walla Walla
Marie Reuthemann
M. Cesari
A. J. Glorieux
Glorieux
Cyril van der Donckt
Pocatello
Enders
Montpelier
Holy Ghost Missions
Preston
American Legion
Edward Kelly
Agron Ozburn
Kelly
P. J. O'Sullivan
Englebert Schmidt
Nazareth
Kentucky
Catholic Church, Extension Society
William O’brien
The
Extension Societety
Chicago
St. Mary
Altar Society
Stephen Wallace
Mary Haggerty
Sally Stoker
Elizabeth Brady
Francis Peterson
Vrces
St. Mary's
Joseph A. Muha
Father Muha
Homestead
Pennsylvania
Boise
Little White