of information as well as wonderful photographs. The most important thing, though, is that the parish and its members continue with the great deeds for which they are known. Priests 1912 - Father Leo Medić founded the parish and remained at St. Jerome until August 1916. 1916 - Father Ambrose Sirca (1916–1919) succeeded Friar Leo. He instituted the Holy Name Society that still functions today. 1919 - Father Placid Belavić, OFM was the third pastor at St. Jerome. He was pastor until 1921.* 1921 - Father Wenceslav Vukonić, OFM. He removed the original debt of the Church and purchased the present Church and rectory from Swedish Lutherans. The move took place was on Decoration Day in 1922. In the Fall of 1922, Adorers of the Precious Blood of Jesus arrived to teach in the school of four grades. The first eighth grade graduation was in 1927 with 13 graduates. 1928 - Father Blasé Jerković, OFM was the fifth pastor at St. Jerome. Father Blasé purchased new bells for the Church and renovated the buildings. Due to the economic situation of the Depression, not much could be accomplished in the way of physical and financial prosperity. However, several parish societies flourished under Friar Blasé's direction: The Third Order of St. Francis (1929), Young Ladies Society (1930), Altar Society (1931), Children of Mary (1930), and a championship basketball team were all instituted under his guidance. Father Blasé's assistants were Friar Gabro Cvitanović, Friar Ambrose Mišetić, Friar Anselm Slišković, Friar Hugolinus Feysz, and Friar Ferdinand Skoko. Bro. Aloysius Soldo was a member of the house staff. 1936 - Father Francis Čuturić, OFM succeeded Father Blasé. He was known for his eloquent sermons and purchasing the hall on 28th & Princeton. He also reduced the debt of the parish. During his pastorate Fathers T. Pehar, Bonaventure Bilandić, Cornelius Ravlić were his assistants. 1943 - Father Ferdinand Skoko. Because of the economic prosperity of the war years, the debt of the parish was cleared. After World War II, Catholic War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary were formed under his pastorship. A new convent building was built and furnished in May 1953. Refacing of the Church was done in 1954. Assistants at this time were Charles Plese, Steve Raić, Berto Dragičević, Marcellus Čabo, and Dominic Čorić. 1955 - Father Serafin Vistica, OFM was pastor for one year. 1956 - Father Skoko was reappointed in 1956 with Father