The Arrival of the Friars in Western New York, p. 4

Father Pamphilus da Magliano, a young Italian priest, lector in the Irish College of St. Isidore in Rome , was appointed Superior of the Custody. Fr. Pamphilus’ interest in missions in America was longstanding, so he was a natural choice.  With Rev. Sixtus a Gagliano, Rev. Samuel a Prezza and Salvatore a Genoa, he received the blessing of Pope Pius IX for their mission on May 5, 1855 and arrived in New York City on June 20.  Met by Nicholas Devereux, they immediately left to begin their work in Ellicottville and the surrounding communities.


Very Rev. Pamphilus da Magliano (1824-1876)

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