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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Newark Valley celebrated their 143rd anniversary of the church\u2019s dedication and founding on Jan. 7, 2024. St. John\u2019s Church, part of Tioga County\u2019s Blessed Trinity Parish, was originally dedicated on Jan. 8, 1881.  <\/p>\n

The celebration started with Mass, followed by a presentation by Mrs. Marty Schneider \u2013 a long-time St. John\u2019s parishioner and Newark Valley historian \u2013 on the church\u2019s stained-glass windows. Pastor Jeffrey Galens then led a dedication prayer service, which was followed by a celebratory luncheon in the church hall. Historical pictures, articles and books were on display in the church hall for the guests to view.<\/p>\n

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St. John the Evangelist Church in Newark Valley. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

The history of St. John the Evangelist Church revolves around the Irish immigrants who came to America during one of the Great Famines of Ireland that began in 1846. Newark Valley was an attraction for the Irish immigrant who was told about the opportunities for work, especially at Endicott Johnson shoe factories.<\/p>\n

Although written records do not exist stating when Catholics of Newark Valley came together as a congregation, an undated article published in the Tioga County Herald states, \u201cEarly records tell of tannery workers of the Catholic faith meeting for services in the (Whig Street) home of Mrs. Bridget Fahey.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mrs. Marty Schneider, a long-time St. John\u2019s parishioner and Newark Valley historian \u2013 on the church\u2019s stained-glass windows. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

On April 20, 1880, work began on the construction of the Catholic Church in Newark Valley. Samuel Loring built the church from the Loring Brickyards, which was located across from the former George\u2019s Greenhouse on Route 38 in Newark Valley. The church measured 34 feet by 45 feet.  <\/p>\n

On Jan. 8, 1881, Bishop Stephen V. Ryan of Buffalo dedicated the new church. Now that Newark Valley had a church of its own, its rank was raised from \u201cmission station\u201d to \u201cmission church\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Guests enjoy food at last Sunday\u2019s anniversary and dedication. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

The duty of providing for its spiritual needs fell upon the shoulders of the priests at St. Patrick Church in Owego. Fr. John O\u2019Mara was the pastor of St. Patrick Church from 1877 until his death in 1883. He is interred at St Patrick\u2019s Cemetery.<\/p>\n

When the dedication service was originally planned, the first question that many people asked was \u201cwhy celebrate 143 years?\u201d The answer was simple: \u201cWe are so proud of our loving and caring church community that we wanted to celebrate!\u201d<\/p>\n

Sunday Mass is celebrated weekly at 11:15 a.m. with their folk group providing uplifting worship music. All are welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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