The Arrival of the Friars in Western New York, p. 3
In
1848 Nicholas and Mary Devereux worked with John C. Devereux, their son, Bishop
Timon and other members of the Ellicottville community to establish a missionary
and benevolent society, which was devoted to supporting the growth of the
Catholic Church. St. Philip Neri
Church was built in Ellicottville in 1851. Around
this time Nicholas Devereux conceived the idea, with Bishop Timon’s support and
approval, of bringing a Franciscan presence into the area to help alleviate the
lack of priests.
Mary Devereux (1797-1881)
Bishop
Timon visited