Meagher, Martin (Rev.) : 1858-1906

First Pastors Of The Catholic Churches In Houtzdale

Rev. Martin Meagher was born in Ireland in 1846 the son of Thomas and Mary Meagher.  He came to the United States in 1869 and attended college at St. Michaels of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 1869-1871.   His first parish was [in] Oil City, Pennsylvania.  He was transferred to the Immaculate Conception Church of Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania in 1869.

In September of 1877 Father Meagher was appointed the first pastor of the newly formed St. Lawrence Parish of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania.  The St. Lawrence church, rectory, school, and convent were built during his pastorate.  He was also responsible for the rectories in Madera and Osceola.

In 1893, when the Slovaks left the original St. Lawrence Parish to form the Sacred Heart Parish, Father Meagher administered to 175 families.  Father Meagher died in September of 1906.

References:
Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania J. H. Beers and Co. 1898

~ A Glance Back, A Look Ahead, Christ The King Church, Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, 1977, Page 61

You can visit the memorial page for Rev Martin Meagher.

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