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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
10
Crowds filled the Immaculate Conception church for the first mass after the death of Monsignor William J. Slocum. Fathers O'Brien Broderick Brennan Flynn Mooney led services as mourners reflected on Slocum's life and priests and parishioners shared tearful tributes and prayers.
Children at St Patrick’s Sunday school held services for Monsignor Slocum’s remains in the parish hall with prayers including the Rosary and Litany. The Catholic Women’s Association voted to donate to a memorial and to attend the funeral, praising Slocum’s guidance and charity.
The Ninth Regiment Connecticut Veterans association laments the death of a valued member and spiritual leader. They honor his diligent work for the welfare of the regiment and extend sympathies to his family and the association.
A memorial emerges from Waterbury clergy and societies for Right Rev Monsignor William J Slocum following his death at age. Resolutions praise his priestly service, patriotism and aid to the poor, urging tribute at the Immaculate Conception church and legacies in Hebrew and AOH circles.【Note: Output constrained to two lines. exact OCR-derived names may vary.】
A memorial notice in reverent verse honors Right Rev William J Slocum who died and left a voiceless void among friends and parishioners The Queen's Daughters adopt resolutions praising his virtues and deed and request a requiem mass at St John the Baptist Convent for his soul and entries of thanks to supporters and local papers
Officers of the Waterbury Boys' Club express sorrow at the death of Monsignor W J Slocum. They note his long affiliation with the organization, his interest and sympathy, and his stature as a priest, civic leader, and friend. Signed by President Cornelius Tracy and other officers.
Right Rev Monsignor William J Slocum died at 6 50 am at the Immaculate Conception rectory after a long illness He served as pastor for about 13 years and had been a fixture in Waterbury community His death followed a period of decline with Bishop Tierney and several priests at his bedside His career included major church repairs the cemetery project the St Thomas church site and a $20000 gift to St Marys Hospital He was born in Waterbury in 1851 and ordained in 1876 He leaves nephews and a niece and was mourned as a devoted priest and civic figure by Mayor Thomas and others.
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