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1772 |
Town meeting votes to allow “liberty of conscience” to most Christian sects. |
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09/15/1778 |
Franciscan priest celebrates Mass in the basement of King’s Chapel. |
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09/03/1782 |
Fenwick (Benedict J.) is born in Maryland. |
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11/02/1788 |
Church of the Holy Cross (first) is dedicated |
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01/02/1790 |
Rev. John Thayer arrives in Boston. |
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1791 |
Rev. John Carroll visits Boston. |
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09/29/1803 |
Cathedral of the Holy Cross (second) is dedicated. |
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05/02/1804 |
New North Church (second) is dedicated. |
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04/08/1808 |
Catholic Diocese of Boston is established. |
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04/08/1808 |
Jean-Louis Cheverus is named bishop of Boston. |
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