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Osage Mission/Southeast Kansas History

• Kansas Historical Quarterly, August 1947 (Vol. 14, No.3), The Early Work of the Lorettines in Southeast Kansas, by Sister M. Lillana Owens, S.L.

Some of the Missions, Today

• Diocese of Dodge City Necrology page based on Timothy F. Wenzl's book Priests of the Prairie. The page links to brief profiles of Father Philip Colleton and Father Paul Ponziglioni; Osage Mission missionaries whose work spanned central and western kansas including Fort Larned and Dodge City.
• Diocese of Wichita - Part of a three-part article that ran in the Diocese of Wichita Newspaper, The Catholic Advance during the summer of 2010. It is an interesting and slightly whimsical account of the first mass celebrated in Wichita by Osage Mission missionary Fr. Paul Mary Ponziglione. The trail-weary missionary first had to convince locals that he was, indeed, a priest.
• Holy Name Catholic Church,Coffeyville, KS - Originally established by Father Philip Colleton at Old Parker, about 2-1/2 miles from Coffeyville, and later moved to present Coffeyville.
• Larned Kansas. While Osage Mission priests did not establish the Sacred Heart Parish in Larned, Father Philip Colleton did establish a mission at Fort Larned for the soldiers in garrison and railroad crews. This linked article regarding Sacred Heart's anniversary mentions the murals in the church, including the depiction of Father Philip Colleton on one of the murals. A photo of this mural is attached. Father Colleton is the tall, black robed figure at the left side of the cross.
• Legend of Greenbush - Skyways page about St. Aloysius Catholic Church, in Greenbush, KS, and its history
• Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Fort Scott KS - A mission was originally established in 1850 to serve soldiers stationed at the Fort Scott Military Base. The parish was established in 1860.
• St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Independence, KS - Visit their "Parish History" link under "Home"
• St. Bridget Catholic Church, Scammon, KS - Another old and prominent southeast Kansas parish founded by an Osage Mission missionary
• St. John's the Evangelist Catholic Church, El Dorado, KS - Father Paul Ponziglione celebrated the first mass in 1870.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, Baxter Springs was originally established as a mission station, for Fort Blair soldiers, by Father Philip Colleton of Osage Mission.
• St. Mary's/Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church History Page - Pittsburg, KS
• St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Parsons, KS - Originally established by Father Colleton as a mission for railroad workers.
• St. Rose Catholic Church, Columbus, KS - This southeast Kansas church was originally established in 1858, as a mission, by Father Ponziglione.

Osage Nation & Pawhuska Area

• Osage Nation - Official Osage Tribal Nation Website, Pawhuska Oklahoma
• Osage Nation - Osage Mission Gallery (from above site)
• Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Pawhuska, Oklahoma - "The Cathedral of the Osage". Visit the "History" link on the home page for an interesting article on the Osage Mission, Father Schoenmakers and our other missionaries.
• Osage County Historical Museum, Pawhuska, Oklahoma. This museum and website is partially dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America. Pawhuska was home to the first Boy Scout troop in the United States.

8 Wonders of Kansas History/Kansas Sampler Foundation

Local Interest

• St. Paul Schools Alumni & Friends website - In addition to providing a common communication link for St. Francis and St. Paul Public schools alumni, the site provides information and links to help bring our alumni "home". The site currenly includes pictures of 80 classes. If you have access to pictures of classes not yet represented, please contact the association via the emil link on the home page.
• USD 505 Chetopa-St. Paul School District

Local Restaurants and Overnight Accommodations

The Lodge Steakhouse and Lounge
106 S. Main, St. Paul, KS (Corner of Main St. and Highway 47 - 4 blocks west of the museum).
A variety of menu items ranging from sandwiches to signature steaks.
Phone 620-449-2782

St. Paul Cafe
717 Washington, St. Paul, KS (5 blocks west of the museum on Highway 47).
"Home cooked" meals and sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch served. Open 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.
Phone: 620-449-2222

St. Paul Supermarket
514 Washington (Three blocks west of the museum, north side of Highway 47)
Pre-made deli sandwiches and select your own chips & drinks. Top off with a trip to the soft-serve ice cream machine.
Phone: 620-449-8950

St. Ann's Bed & Breakfast
325 N. Main, St. Paul, KS
This historic 3-story home was originally a part of the St. Francis school campus. In 1911 it was moved about 7 blocks, to its present location and served as a family residence until it was converted to a B&B in 1997.
Phone: 620-449-2333

Area Campgrounds

Marvel Park Campground - Parsons Kansas
Located near 10th & Main, on east edge of Parsons, behind the Marvel Park Recreation Facility. Quiet, shaded park atmosphere. Approx. 20 sites/12 with water and 30 amp electrical. Dump station near northwest corner of the stadium. Approximate 20 minute drive to museum. Nightly rate: $5.00
Phone:620-421-7000 (Trailer Life)