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Title
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History of the Kansas City Diocese
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Description
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Book section that describes the early history of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City. The author states that the first Catholic church in Kansas City was built by Reverend Benedict Roux on a piece of land between Broadway and Summit and 11th and 12th Streets in 1835. A timeline of the Diocese's early history is provided. Its growth during different periods of the city's history is explained. The author provides a list of Catholic institutions, including: parochial schools, colleges and academies, hospitals, charitable institutions, and religious communities. Lastly, a brief biography of Bishop Thomas F. Lillis is provided.
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Date
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1917
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Object Type
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Book Section
