The Arrival of the Friars in Western New York, p. 6
After
a sudden illness, Nicholas Devereux died on December 29, 1855.
Such was the esteem felt for him that over 5,000 people participated in
his
Founded 1855 by Fr. Pamphilus da Magliano
The
Franciscans leaped into their missionary work.
Within days of his arrival Father Pamphilus had performed a baptism.
He established St. Pacificus’ parish in Humphrey, a Church was built
near the
Meanwhile,
the first steps towards the establishment of the Allegany monastery were
proceeding.