This Day in Province History: August 10, 1854
Fr. Patrick Moriarty became a citizen of the United States on this date, making possible his return as a member of the Board at Villanova College. His earlier election to the Board in 1851 had been illegal because he was not yet a citizen.
This Day in Province History: August 8, 1874
This date marks, officially, the founding of the Order’s Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, in the United States, bringing to a significant high point the efforts of friars in North America over the previous 98 years.
This Day in Province History: August 7, 1896
Prior General Sebastiano Martinelli became the second Apostolic Delegate to the United States, and for the next six years his name appeared frequently in connection with Augustinian ceremonies and dedications throughout the American Province.
Fr. Richard G. Cannuli, O.S.A., February 2, 1947 – August 6, 2019
Richard Gerald Cannuli, was born on February 2, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the only child of Anthony Cannuli and Marianna Naimoli.
Richard G. Cannuli, O.S.A.
1947 – 2019 (August 6) Richard Gerald Cannuli, was born on February 2, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the only child of Anthony Cannuli and Marianna Naimoli. He was baptized on March 23, 1947 at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, Philadelphia, attended the parish grade school and Bishop Neumann High School. He entered the Augustinian Program for […]
This Day in Province History: August 6, 1899
On this Sunday Archbishop Sebastiano Martinelli blessed a new bell for St. Thomas of Villanova Church on Villanova’s campus. The 2,000 pound bell was the gift of Mr. & Mrs. James Callanan of Rosemont and was hung in the east tower on August 14th.
This Day in Province History: August 4, 1947
Servant of God, Fr. John McKniff wrote on this date to Provincial Mortimer Sullivan in response to the latter’s letter seeking volunteers for China and the Philippines, and offering himself for either mission.
This Day in Province History: August 3, 1922
Fr. John McErlain was appointed first rector of the Province’s new Prep School to be opened in September at some distance from Villanova, and to be named Malvern Preparatory School.
This Day in Province History: August 2, 1932
The thirty-one year old Villanova monastery was totally destroyed by a disastrous fire on this date. Everyone escaped safely, and plans to rebuild were made soon after.
This Day in Province History: August 1, 1964
Bishop Bryan McEntegart of Brooklyn presided at the dedication of the new Church of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine, Queens, New York, with friars, John Tuohy, pastor, as celebrant of the Mass and Patrick Kenny, preacher.