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St. Casimir Parish, Warren

1905 establishments in Rhode Island2017 disestablishments in Rhode IslandChurches in Bristol County, Rhode IslandChurches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of ProvidenceNortheastern United States church stubs
Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New EnglandPolish-American culture in Rhode IslandReligious organizations disestablished in 2017Religious organizations established in 1908Rhode Island religious building and structure stubsRoman Catholic parishes and churches in Rhode IslandUnited States Roman Catholic church stubsWarren, Rhode Island

St. Casimir Parish was a parish created for Polish immigrants in Warren, Rhode Island, United States. In September, 1908, St. Casimir's was established as a parish. Bishop Matthew Harrkins of Providence appointed Peter Switala its first pastor. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Providence. The church was demolished and parish shut down in 2017 following faltering attendance, staff downsizing, and then-temporary suspensions of service due to building damage.Church plans were drawn by architect Walter F. Fontaine and contractor Thomas Loughran. The cornerstone was laid on July 25, 1909, by Bishop Harkins and the dedication ceremonies were held on December 19, 1909. A large bell for the Church was donated by the family of Anthony Mikulski. In the year of 1910, the Rosary Society was organized by Father Peter Switala.

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St. Casimir Parish, Warren
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Rhode Island, United States
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