The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13

turs, the foundation of its future chrrch, on Eaton street, Sunday morning.
 IA the presence of large congre- gation, which since the formation of the parish had met for services in the auditorium of James H. Naylor school, Franklin avenue, Rt. Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, auxiliary bishop of the Hartford diocese, blessed the exterior of the rew build ing in an impressive ceremony.
 At 1O:30 o'clock the procession of more than a score of visiting priests from different parts of the diocese, headed by acolytes and altar boys started from the entrance of the church and circled the structure. preceding Bishop McAuliffe and his attendants.
 According to the ritual, litanies and special prayers were chanted during the procession. Rev. John Kelly. pastor of Sacred Heart church, Stamford, led the chant. Bishop Mc- Au.iffe was assisted in the ceremonies by Rev. Michael Barry. pastor of St. Augustine's church, Hartford, ana Rev. John C. brennan, pastor or St. Paurs church. kensington.
 Following the blessing of the eX- terior of the building, the process sion entered the church and circled the interior, the ceremony Of bless ing ending at the altar.
 Following the dedication cere- mony, a solemn high mass was cele- brated by Rev. Timothy M. Crowley pastor of St. Mary's Star of the Sea church, New London. Rev. Francis w. Egan of St. Ausustine's church was deacon of the mass and Rev: George M. Grady, pastor of sacred Heart church, Wethersfield, sub,dea- con, Very Rev. William H. Flynn, chancellor of the diocese, was mas- ter of ceremonies.
 The sermon was preached by Rev. William A. Downey of St. Thomas. Seminary, whose text was And all the people shouted with great shout because the foundation of the temple of the Lord was laid,' first Esdras 3:11.
 Following the mass. 22 priests att tended a dinner served at the Nay Tor school hall.
 In addition to those who took part in the ceremonies the following were present: Rev. Bernard M. Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception church; Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Dren- nan, past of St. Marys church, East Hartford; Rev. Walter D. Casey, pas tor of St. Luke's; Rev. John F. Cal lahan of the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, West Hartford; Rev. Francis P. Nolan. pastor of St. Jus tins church; Rev. James l.. Travis of St. Joseph's Cathedral; Rev. An drey J. Kelly, pastor of St. Anthony church: Rev. John Loughlin of St. Thomas seminary; Rev. Anthony Murphy of St. Thomas seminary; Rev. Joseph Mccarthy, vice-presi- dent of St. Thomas seminary; Rev, John F. Casey of St. Mary's church, East Hartford; Rev. James Timmons of Mt. St. Joseph academy; Rev. Ed ward Reardon. chaplain at St. Fran cis' hospital; Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Greylish of St. Peters church. and Rev. Walter F. Kenny of St. Mich aeTs church.
 Father Casey, the pastor, was born December 26, 1887. in Wa terbury. He was educated in St Marys school and Crosby high school in Waterbury, and at St Thomas preparatory seminary, ological training at North American college and was ordained to the priesthood, November 30, 1913.
 Father Casey went overseas with the 59th infantry of the 4th division after serving at Gettysburg and Camp Greene. He was in the al- lied offensive at Chevillon and Vesle river. He was wounded during combat and was later assigned as chaplain at base hospital No 1O1 in St Nasaire. He was made state chaplain of the American legion about three years and still serves the veterans organization in that capacity. While at St Thomas seminary, Father Casey taught La