Ancient Order of Hibernians Nashville Division
Irish Catholics to Commemorate Nashville’s Founding Church at the State Capitol
Sat, Mar 01
|Nashville
The Nashville Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is proud to announce a special memorial event to honor the legacy of Nashville’s first Catholic church and its enduring impact on our community
Time & Location
Mar 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Nashville, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243, USA
Guests
About the event
Nashville, TN – March 1st
The Nashville Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is proud to announce a special memorial event to honor the legacy of Nashville’s first Catholic church and its enduring impact on our community. The event, to be held at the State Capitol, commemorates the historic Holy Rosary Cathedral—built in 1820—and marks a milestone in our religious heritage with the installation of Bishop R. P. Miles as the first Bishop of Tennessee on October 15, 1838.
This commemorative gathering not only recognizes the spiritual significance of Holy Rosary Cathedral but also celebrates the pioneering spirit of the early Irish Catholic settlers who laid the foundation for Nashville’s vibrant cultural and religious landscape.
Conor Doolan, Historian of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the event’s organizer, remarked: “This memorial is a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of our early Irish Catholic forebears. Their courage, faith, and commitment…
