From the archives- Blessing at St. Patrick’s

Archbishop Walsh with a crowd of clergy and parishioners after blessing the stainless steel cross to be installed on the steeple of St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, Newark on Sept. 16, 1946. (Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Photograph collection)

Editor’s note: Welcome to Jersey Catholic’s newest feature — “From the archives.” Every Monday, we will feature a photo from the Archdiocese of Newark Archives. All published archival photos will be saved under the “From the archives” tab in the top menu. For more information on the archdiocesan archives visit rcan.org/archives.