Fr. Jeremy was transferred by the Franciscans in 1966. It was hard for the parish to bid farewell to our founding pastor who had seen the parish literally rise from an empty field. Fr. William Barnickle O.F.M. then served until 1968, at which time Fr. Donulus Wunderlich, O.F.M. succeeded him.

The Sisters of St. Joseph moved into the completed convent in August 1967. There were 22 rooms for resident sisters and guests. The first floor served as study rooms, reception rooms, a large recreation room, dining room and kitchen. A full basement contained a laundry, storage and a recreation/meeting room. At this time, St. Anthony's Special C.C.D. classes were formed. A staff of dedicated volunteers under Mary Jane McGreevy, principal of this ministry, met weekly to teach religion to the handicapped. Fr. John Wenker, O.F.M. was the first moderator of this program that lasted for nineteen years.

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