On August 23, 1896, the cornerstone was laid for the new Catholic high school building in Wheeling, with an impressive ceremony led by Archbishop J.J. Kain. A parade of Catholic organizations preceded the event, which drew a large crowd. Archbishop Kain and Dr. Charles A. Wingerter gave addresses emphasizing the importance of moral and religious education alongside intellectual training. The cornerstone was blessed and contents placed inside before it was laid. Dr. Wingerter eloquently appealed for support of the school as vital for developing virtuous citizens and leaders. (https://tinyurl.com/mu5n73u5) (https://tinyurl.com/5n8wryn8) (https://tinyurl.com/bd73crcb) (https://shorturl.at/abAES)
Today in Wheeling History: August 23—Cornerstone of Cathedral High School laid with Archbishop Kain officiating (1896).
On August 23, 1896, the cornerstone was laid for the new Catholic high school building in Wheeling, with an impressive ceremony led by Archbishop J.J. Kain. A parade of Catholic organizations preceded the event, which drew a large crowd. Archbishop Kain and Dr. Charles A. Wingerter gave addresses emphasizing the importance of moral and religious education alongside intellectual training. The cornerstone was blessed and contents placed inside before it was laid. Dr. Wingerter eloquently appealed for support of the school as vital for developing virtuous citizens and leaders. (https://tinyurl.com/mu5n73u5) (https://tinyurl.com/5n8wryn8) (https://tinyurl.com/bd73crcb) (https://shorturl.at/abAES)
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Mike MinderMike Minder was born and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia. He is the author of Wheeling's Gambling History to 1976. Archives
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