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Capuchin - Franciscan Friars
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By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Capuchin - Franciscan Friars Marker | | |
Inscription.
have ministered to the Catholics of Ellis County since 1878. Saint Fidelis Friary, Herzog (Victoria), was established by Father Matthew Hau, O.F.M. Cap., and Father Anastasius Mueller, O.F.M. Cap., at the invitation of the Bishop of Leavenworth, Rt. Rev. Louis M. Fink, O.S.B., on May 11, 1878. For several years this was the central station from which friars cared for a seven county area. This statue, a tribute to these followers of Saint Francis of Assissi, was dedicated July 28, 1976.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 38° 51.381′ N, 99° 9.07′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Kansas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and 9th Street, on the left when traveling south on Cathedral Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Cathedral Avenue, Victoria KS 67671, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Cathedral of the Plains (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Family (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Otero & Sellar's Warehouse (approx. 9.7 miles away); United States Land Office (approx. 9.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 9.8 miles away); Fort Hays State University War Memorial (approx. 10.3 miles away); Icehouse (approx. 10.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Victoria.| | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Capuchin - Franciscan Friars Statue and Marker | | Statue by Peter Felten | | |
Also see . . .
1. Capuchin Franciscans Province History. (Submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. St. Fidelis Catholic Church. (Submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
3. Friars to Leave Hays Parish for Salina. (Submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
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By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Capuchin - Franciscan Friars Statue at St. Fidelis Church | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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