On Apr. 28, 1887, Bishop Stephen V. Ryan confirmed over 500 children at St. Adalbert’s.  The Catholic Union and Times reported:  “The Rt. Rev. Bishop confirms over five hundred Polish children in St. Adelbert’s church, to-day (Thursday).  Alas!  In the words of Dr. Rochester – in a lecture delivered in this city a few years ago … Continue reading CONFIRMATION 1887