Bromo Arts District in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead
St. Mary's Park
— Dedicated 1977 —
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2023
1. Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead Marker
Original Site of St. Mary's Seminary & University (established 1791)
First Roman Catholic Seminary founded in the United States
Many notable men have called themselves sons of St. Mary's, among them leaders of church affairs and civil society. Since opening in 1791 over 7,000 of the seminary's students have been ordained to the priesthood, including over 100 bishops. Alumni of St. Mary's College (1799-1852) distinguished themselves in law, politics, business, education, the arts, and philanthropic causes.
(1734-1816)
Founding Superior, U.S. Sulpicians
Cardinal James Gibbons
(1834-1921)
Ninth Archbishop of Baltimore
Defender of Workers' Rights
Alfred Jenkins
(1810-1875)
Prominent Businessman and Philanthropist
Robert Walsh
(1784-1859)
Diplomat, publisher, author
Rev. Michael J. McGivney
(1852-1890)
Founder, Knights of Columbus (1882)
William M. Merrick
(1818-1889)
Distinguished Jurist
Cardinal Lawrence J. Shehan
(1898-1984)
Twelfth Bishop of Baltimore
Promoter of Racial Justice and Equal Opportunity
A. Leo Knott
(1829-1918)
Respected Jurist and State Political Leader
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Erected by U.S. Province of the Society of St. Sulpice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 39° 17.781′ N, 76° 37.381′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Bromo Arts District. Marker is on North Paca Street (Maryland Route 129) south of Druid Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 N Paca St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Holy Women of Paca Street (a few steps from this marker); How did this park get its name? (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's Seminary Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); 621 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 627 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 619 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); 637 North Paca Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2023
2. Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead Marker
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