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Milford in Pike County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Reverend Vincent J. Mahon

Born: January 5, 1896 • Died: July 10, 1984

— Ordained: July 18, 1920 —

 
 
Reverend Vincent J. Mahon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2021
1. Reverend Vincent J. Mahon Marker
Inscription.
This placque [sic] is a sincere and loving tribute to
Father Vincent J. Mahon. It is an acknowledgement of his
dedication as the first resident pastor of St. Patrick's
1946 - 1972

Father Mahon's work in St. Patrick's was magnificent! His spirit and vision translated goals into realities. He established this parish, built this church, rectory and established and built St. Vincent's in Dingman's as a mission. He began a catechetical center with a convent for the Sisters of I.H.M., he planned the development of the Mount Carmel Section of the Milford Cemetery for the people of the parish.

Father Mahon was a builder when St. Patrick's needed building. He was a true shepherd who played no favorites. He was a priest with deep convictions which brooked no compromise in pronouncing the faith while governing his policies and actions by the laws of the church. His commitment to the salvation of souls gave his pastorate purpose and meaning.

As a young man, Father Mahon was an outstanding athlete as well as poet laureate of his class. He travelled widely, before and after his retirement in 1972, when he became Pastor Emeritus
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of St. Patrick's. His greatest interest was always St. Patrick's and its people. The growth of the parish of 37 families in 1946, was his greatest joy; a realization of his dreams and aspirations, his gift to God.

May he rest in peace. Pray for him!

Sincere thanks to those who contributed to
the Father Mahon Memorial Fund

 
Erected by St. Patrick's Parishioners.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
 
Location. 41° 19.406′ N, 74° 47.919′ W. Marker is in Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike County. It is at the intersection of High Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. Markers are in the entrance alcove of the former church sanctuary, now the parish fellowship hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East High Street, Milford PA 18337, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally,
Reverend Vincent J. Mahon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2021
2. Reverend Vincent J. Mahon Marker
In entrance alcove
it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Milford Theater (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Centre Square Drinking Fountain (about 600 feet away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (about 600 feet away); Judge John Biddis (about 600 feet away); Terwilliger House (about 600 feet away); The Eagle and Eaglet (about 700 feet away); Old Stone Courthouse (about 700 feet away); The Emerson House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
 
St. Patrick's Parish Fellowship Hall (former sanctuary) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2021
3. St. Patrick's Parish Fellowship Hall (former sanctuary)
Donor marker visible in alcove
St. Patrick's Parish Donors Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2021
4. St. Patrick's Parish Donors Marker
St. Patrick's Church, Milford image. Click for more information.
via St. Patrick's Church, unknown
5. St. Patrick's Church, Milford
Church website homepage
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.   5. submitted on February 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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Jul. 12, 2026