Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church beginning in 1881, first Catholic priest ordained from the Atlanta area. Educated in Ireland.
Father Cleary's grave and coffin were rediscovered during restoration and rebuilding of the church in 1983, the crypt was restored and opened for visitation in 1988. Father Cleary's marker may be viewed and his metal coffin, with decorations and silver name plate, can be seen under glass in its resting place. Buried next to Fr Thomas O'Reilly.
Father Cleary's grave and coffin were rediscovered during restoration and rebuilding of the church in 1983, the crypt was restored and opened for visitation in 1988. Father Cleary's marker may be viewed and his metal coffin, with decorations and silver name plate, can be seen under glass in its resting place. Buried next to Fr Thomas O'Reilly.
Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church beginning in 1881, first Catholic priest ordained from the Atlanta area. Educated in Ireland.
Father Cleary's grave and coffin were rediscovered during restoration and rebuilding of the church in 1983, the crypt was restored and opened for visitation in 1988. Father Cleary's marker may be viewed and his metal coffin, with decorations and silver name plate, can be seen under glass in its resting place. Buried next to Fr Thomas O'Reilly.
Father Cleary's grave and coffin were rediscovered during restoration and rebuilding of the church in 1983, the crypt was restored and opened for visitation in 1988. Father Cleary's marker may be viewed and his metal coffin, with decorations and silver name plate, can be seen under glass in its resting place. Buried next to Fr Thomas O'Reilly.
Inscription
-Sacred to the Memory of- -Rev. Thomas Francis Cleary- -Born Augusta GA, Jan 22 1853- -Died June 8 1884- -Pastor of this church three years- -Prior to his death- 'None knew him but to love him- -None named him but to praise' -Given by his nephews- -Francis Cleary----J Laurence and -Raphael Anton----Mark Walter
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