The following Florida Times-Union article was published on March 4, 1923 The cornerstone of the Church of the Holy Rosary will be laid with appropriate services this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. This new edifice will be erected on the corner of Laura Street and Cottage avenue. The impressive ceremony will be performed by Rt. Rev. Patrick Barry, bishop of the diocese of St. Augustine, assisted by the priests belonging to the different parishes of Jacksonville. Rev. Michael Ma

Bishop Barry Officiates; Large Crowd The following Jacksonville Journal article was published on March 5, 1923 A large crowd attended the ceremonies Sunday afternoon of the laying of the cornerstone of the new church of the Holy Rosary performed by the the RT. Rev. Patrick Barry. Assisting him were Knights of Columbus council number 648 and Bishop Kinney council of South Jacksonville, Troops 5 and 28. Boy scouts of America, were out for the ceremonies. The ceremony performe

The following Florida Times-Union article was published on February 19, 1986 By Barbara White, Staff Writer When he suffered a heart attack last year, Monsignor Andrew Shashy asked God to let him live to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He celebrated that anniversary Sunday with a Mass and reception at Christ the King Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Afterward, Father Shashy had a heart attack. He died yesterday in Baptist Medical Center.

The following Jacksonville Journal article was published on February 25, 1961 By George Harmon, Journal Religion Editor -On March 05- A Roman Catholic minister who is the only one of his type in the United States will be honored here on March 5 at religious and social events marking the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He is Rev. Andrew George Shashy, only priest of the Syrian rite of the Catholic Church in this country. Father Shashy has ministered t

Church of Holy Rosary Scene of Ceremonies The following Jacksonville Journal article was published September 23, 1944 A special high mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Holy Rosary at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, by the Rev. Joseph Eid, celebrated author and linguist and pastor of St. Anthony's Church of the Desert, Fall River, Mass. Father Eid, who will conduct the mass in the Maronite Catholic rite, was brought to Jacksonville at the request of Lebanese and Sy

Catholic Head of Syrian Rite to Be Celebrant. The Florida Times Union article was published on November 26, 1937 Mass sung in Old Syriac or Aramusic, the language Christ supposedly spoke, will be heard Sunday by Syrian and Lebanon worshippers in the Holy Rosary Church, Laura and Cottage Streets. The Most Rev. Cyril George Dallal. Archbishop of Mosul, Irak, and head of the Syrian Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, will conduct the traditional and colorful service, which will

The following Florida Times Union article was published on October 21, 1923 in Jacksonville, FL. Will Be One of Finest Houses of Worship in Jacksonville, With Rev. Father D. A. Lyons in Charge – First Building in Jacksonville Finished Entirely in Arnold Stone – New Church Is at Corner of Laura and Cottage Avenue. First building to be erected in Jacksonville with an exterior First building to be erected in Jacksonville with an exterior which is finished entirely in Arnold sto

Dear Friends of Our Lady of Pompeii, In Lent, we break ourselves down to see what is on the inside. With a certain amount of introspection, rotten bits are purged to ensure we adhere to a solid foundation. This is precisely what is happening in terms of site restoration. The stunning vaulted ceilings are one of the defining features of the church. We knew there was termite and water damage in other parts of the building, but how extensive was any hidden damage directly above

The following is Jacksonville Journal article written from 1965 A Jacksonville priest who is the only clergyman of Syrian Rite Catholicism in the United States will be be invested tomorrow as a "papal chamberlain," a distinction conferred on him by Pope Paul VI. A papal chamberlain automatically becomes a monsignor and may use the term "very reverend" in front of his name. Appointment as a chamberlain recognizes an outstanding member of the priesthood. Conferring the honor

The following is a transcript of a news article from The Florida Times Union, February 3, 1968. A Solemn High Requiem Mass for Gabriel Cardinal Tappouni, the first cardinal ever named from the Eastern Rites of the Roman Catholic Church when nominated by Pope Pius XI in 1935, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Laura and Cottage streets. The celebrant of the Mass will be the Most Rev. Msgr. Andrew Shashy. Msgr. Shashy said Cardinal Tapp

Syrian Mass Translation Completed In Jacksonville Jacksonville Journal 1955 Sep 17 Page 16 The first English translation of the Holy Syrian Mass has been completed here in Jacksonville. At the request of the Rev. Andrew Shashy , pastor of the Syrian people at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the translation was undertaken by Joseph Redlinger, local scholar. The translation is intended to help the Syrian and American born to understand the Rite of the Holy Mass in its original s

The following is a transcript of a news article from The Florida Times Union, January 21, 1924. NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SPRINGFIELD DEDICATED FATHER JOHN CONOLEY PREACHES DEDICATORY SERMON; MANY ATTEND RAW, RAINY WEATHER FAILS TO CUT DOWN ATTENDANCE AT OPENING SERVICES IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY ATTENDS DEDICATION Divinity of Christ is Subject of Discourse By Father Conoley; Pontifical Blessing. Despite the inclement weather throngs gathered for the impressive ceremonies which marke

Dear Friends of Our Lady of Pompeii, January comes from the Latin word “ianua,” meaning door. This month moves us through time - from the past into the future. This door is a perfect opportunity to see where we’ve been and where we are going. From the outset, I don’t think any of us knew how big this would be. I don’t just mean repairing the towers and ceiling, but a deeper, much larger work that is still being uncovered. When Bartolo Longo first came to Pompei in 1872, he s

Dear Friends of Our Lady of Pompeii, Where do I begin but to thank God for all of the blessings he has bestowed upon us this past year. In total, we have raised about $4.6M, have not taken out any loans yet, and during our Jubilee Year-End push, have raised about 60% of our stretch-goal. If you are thinking about giving, and haven’t yet, every dollar helps us in our $1M campaign. Christmastide is a miraculous time, so keep saying your Memoraries! Construction updates: After m

A financial update from Our Fundraising Chair Dear benefactors, We’ve come a long way since this time in 2024 when we sat at $925,000. After last year’s Advent fundraising campaign, we met our goal of $2.75M by the grace of God and your generosity. To date, we have raised a total of $4,022,122. Thank you! Construction is well underway, and we want to carry this momentum forward. -Alex Allaire Dear Faithful, These numbers are astounding! I am now officially kicking off our Jub

It is a fitting and opportune time for Us to induce all Our children, exhorting them to plan on celebrating the month of October  consecrated to Our Lady as the august Queen of the Rosary, with the fervent and wholehearted devotion which the necessities weighing upon Us demand. -Pope Leo XIII, from the encyclical Magnae Dei Matris , 1892 "The Rosary Pope" wrote 88 encyclicals in total, 12 being dedicated to the Rosary. One out of Seven! Dear Friends of Pompeii, In his 25 yea

Dear Friends of Our Lady of Pompeii, September has been a time for both reflection and progress. This month, Florida hosted our Superior General, Don Davide Pagliarani . In my meeting, we discussed the history of the St. Michael the Archangel, Old Holy Rosary, and what will happen over the next year before completion. Fr. Pagliarani seemed surprised in my confidence that the First Mass would take place in the new church within 365 days. The confidence comes from all of the ha

Dear Friends of Our Lady of Pompeii,   August is the calm before the storm. As the first Monday in September is Labor Day, the...

Dear Friends of Our Lady of Pompeii, July has been a wild ride. It comes with celebrations and challenges. But that's what we’re here for. In order to tell the tale, I need to explain what the term Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) means. A general contractor issues a GMP once all of the jobs included in their scope of work are sent out for bid to the market. This contractual obligation guarantees the contractor cannot exceed the price stated. Once the work permits are issued

June - the Month of the Sacred Heart. St. Augustine confesses to the Lord God “Thou madest us for Thyself, and our heart is restless,...