Groundbreaking of Saint Joan of Arc Church, Atlantic and Frankford Ave., near rear of lot on Joyce Street, March 17, 1952. Rev. George T. Concannon standing (left) next to pastor Msgr. Edward Hawks (right) bending over to turn spade of earth.
Rev. George T. Concannon - Graduate of West Catholic High School. Ordained by Cardinal Dougherty May 22, 1937. Appointed to Faculty of Roman Catholic High School for Boys, Assistant pastor St. Joan of Arc Parish, Atlantic and Frankford Ave.. In 1952 appointed Principal of John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls. In 1960 appointed Principal of Cardinal Doughterty Catholic High School. Resident of St. Joan of Arc Rectory for 22 years before moving to St. Helena's Rectory to be nearer to his new recent assignment at Cardinal Dougherty H.S..
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