Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Reverend Father George G. Hogan
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Reverend Father George G. Hogan Marker
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Reverend Father George G. Hogan. Circus Ring of Fame. The Reverend Father George G. Hogan, known affectionately simply as “Father Jerry,” was ordained in 1974 and served in the Archdiocese of Boston. He was assigned to the Circus Ministry by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1990. For nearly thirty years he served as National Circus Priest, celebrating life’s most cherished moments - births, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings and memorial services- with the greater circus community, being a friend to all and stranger to none, regardless of religious affiliations. His favorite project and lasting legacy is the showfolk’s winter quarters in Seffner, FL, a site he founded, offering affordable housing to retired show people. Father Jerry is the first minister of faith inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame., Friends and Colleagues of Father Hogan
The Reverend Father George G. Hogan, known affectionately simply as “Father Jerry,” was ordained in 1974 and served in the Archdiocese of Boston. He was assigned to the Circus Ministry by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1990. For nearly thirty years he served as National Circus Priest, celebrating life’s most cherished moments - births, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings and memorial services- with the greater circus community, being a friend to all and stranger to none, regardless of religious affiliations. His favorite project and lasting legacy is the showfolk’s winter quarters in Seffner, FL, a site he founded, offering affordable housing to retired show people. Father Jerry is the first minister of faith inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame.
Friends and Colleagues of Father Hogan
Erected 2023 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 27° 19.088′ N, 82° 34.652′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on St Armands Circle. The
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"Circus Ring Of Fame" recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of inductees from around the world. The Ring Of Fame began in 1986 as a way to honor world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Cir, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Reverend Father George G. Hogan Marker (right)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
