St. Paul's History & DOY Timelien

  • Mass offered for the first time in Youngstown

    Mass offered for the first time in Youngstown
  • The date St. Paul's land was purchased

    The date St. Paul's land was purchased
  • The Current Bishop of St. Paul's Diocese when St. Paul's was established

    The Current Bishop of St. Paul's Diocese when St. Paul's was established
    Bishop Amadeus Rappe of the Diocese of Cleveland
  • The Current Pope when St.Paul's was established

    The Current Pope when St.Paul's was established
    Pope Pius XI
  • Name of DOY cathedral and date it was established as a parish

    Name of DOY cathedral and date it was established as a parish
    St. Columba Church
  • The first parochial school is established

    The first parochial school is established
  • Under Father Berthelet administration a sanctuary costing $800.00 Dollars (Today Costing $13,393.00) was added to the church

    Under Father Berthelet administration a sanctuary costing $800.00 Dollars (Today Costing $13,393.00) was added to the church
  • Second Saint Columba Church Built

    Second Saint Columba Church Built
  • 85 Children of St. Paul's received their First Communion at St. Peter's

    85 Children of St. Paul's received their First Communion at St. Peter's
  • Rt. Rev. Bishop Gilmor confirmed a class of 85 children from St. Paul's at St. Peter's Church

    Rt. Rev. Bishop Gilmor confirmed a class of 85 children from St. Paul's at St. Peter's Church
    children had to go to their receive this sacrament
  • Wendal Wakerly an old settler of North Canton presented a bell weighing 1450 ibs (still used today) to the congregation and was blessed by Rev. G. F. Houk Chanceller of Cleveland

    Wendal Wakerly an old settler of North Canton presented a bell weighing 1450 ibs (still used today) to the congregation and was blessed by Rev. G. F. Houk Chanceller of Cleveland
  • The date of the first resident priest at St. Paul's

    The date of the first resident priest at St. Paul's
    Father Buerkel
  • A new convent for Ursuline Nuns is opened

    A new convent for Ursuline Nuns is opened
  • Third Saint Columba Church opened for worship

    Third Saint Columba Church opened for worship
  • Third Saint Columba Church was consecrated

    Third Saint Columba Church was consecrated
  • Under Father Fecht's direction, a new site for the parish and ground was broken for a pastoral residence on this new site

    Under Father Fecht's direction, a new site for the parish and ground was broken for a pastoral residence on this new site
  • Plans were drawn by architect Ginther and approved by the Rt. Rev. John P. Farrelly for a brick and stone church of Romanesque design

    Plans were drawn by architect Ginther and approved by the Rt. Rev. John P. Farrelly for a brick and stone church of Romanesque design
  • The fine brick pastored residence, in harmony with style and architecture of the adjacent church was completed

    The fine brick pastored residence, in harmony with style and architecture of the adjacent church was completed
  • Father Gerz offered the first mass in the new church (current church today)

    Father Gerz offered the first mass in the new church (current church today)
  • New station of the cross and a new pipe organ were consecrated and used for the first time

    New station of the cross and a new pipe organ were consecrated and used for the first time
  • A brand new marble high alter was consecrated by Bishop Rt. Rev. John P. Farrelly

    A brand new marble high alter was consecrated by Bishop Rt. Rev. John P. Farrelly
  • The Date the village of New Berlin became North Canton

    The Date the village of New Berlin became North Canton
  • The old church was newly converted into the new school and was opened with an enrollment of an even hundred students

    The old church was newly converted into the new school and was opened with an enrollment of an even hundred students
  • The First Sisters of the Humility of Mary began teaching the first 100 students of the new school

    The First Sisters of the Humility of Mary began teaching the first 100 students of the new school
  • The date St. Paul's school cornerstone was laid

    The date St. Paul's school cornerstone was laid
  • The old brick church is torn down

    The old brick church is torn down
  • The Sisters of the Humility of Mary left St. Paul's school

    The Sisters of the Humility of Mary left St. Paul's school
  • Date cathedral was destroyed by fire

    Date cathedral was destroyed by fire
  • New Cathedral completed, (4th Saint Columba Church)

    New Cathedral completed, (4th Saint Columba Church)
  • Date current cathedral was opened

    Date current cathedral was opened
  • St. Paul's Church celebrated its 150th anniversary

    St. Paul's Church celebrated its 150th anniversary
  • The Parish celebrates its 150th anniversary June

    The Parish celebrates its 150th anniversary June
  • The Year St. Paul's Church was rededicated (after remodel)

    The Year St. Paul's Church was rededicated (after remodel)
  • A preschool was opened that was housed in a former credit union across the street from the church

    A preschool was opened that was housed in a former credit union across the street from the church
  • The Diocese of Youngstown decides to close St. Joseph's Catholic School after serving students for 113 years

    The Diocese of Youngstown decides to close St. Joseph's Catholic School after serving students for 113 years
  • Air Conditioners were installed in the students classrooms

    Air Conditioners were installed in the students classrooms