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Grutza, Rev. William (Wilhelm)

Photograph: courtesy of Archdiocese of Milwaukee Archives (Shelly Solberg)

Roman Catholic priest. In 1888 he organized and was first pastor of St. Josaphat's parish, Milwaukee, Wis. He established here also a parochial high school. The dedication and blessing of the church, which now is a Basilica, took place on July 21, 1901. He died August 24, 1901.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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