Today In SCV History: August 13, 1961 - First Mass Celebrated At New Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church In Newhall img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: August 13,
Today In SCV History: August 13, 1961 - First Mass Celebrated At New Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church In Newhall
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Today In SCV History: August 13,
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Date: 08/13/2026 8:47am
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August 13, 1961: First Mass Celebrated at New Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Newhall
On Aug. 13, 1961, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Newhall held its first Mass in a new 800-seat building, with Archbishop James Francis McIntyre in attendance. The milestone reflected the growth of the Santa Clarita Valley’s Catholic community and marked the third home for the parish, which traces its origins to the late 19th century.
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Date: 08/13/2026 8:47am
Article Summary:
August 13, 1961: First Mass Celebrated at New Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Newhall
On Aug. 13, 1961, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Newhall held its first Mass in a new 800-seat building, with Archbishop James Francis McIntyre in attendance. The milestone reflected the growth of the Santa Clarita Valley’s Catholic community and marked the third home for the parish, which traces its origins to the late 19th century.
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