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Morrissey, Gerald

The post-World War II boom made overcrowding at Saint Francis Xavier.  The Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Stritch appointed Reverend Gerald Morrissey to form a new parish in La Grange. Father Morrissey established the parish on October 5, 1951, naming it in honor of Saint Cletus. Father Morrissey remained pastor until his death in 1971.  Father Charles G. Gallagher succeeded him as pastor.

Numerous sources were used in the compilation of these entries including but not limited to:

• Images of America -- La Grange and La Grange Park, Illinois by RoseAnna and Robert Mueller, Arcadia Publishing
• La Grange Centennial History 1879-1979, William J Cromie, Editor, La Grange Area Historical Society, 1979

Last Modified:  04/22/2003