History
1942:
Father Frank Hulsman is named Director of the Mission. Father Griese continues as Pastor and spiritual leader. Father Hulsman assumes the burden of raising funds to meet the needs of the Mission in the changing world.
1944:
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament are unable to continue to finance the School’s operation. They sell the Mission
property to the Archdiocese of Omaha and place their Sisters closer to the Order’s headquarters in the east.
1945:
Father Griese dies on April 14. His body lies in state for
three days and nights at St. Augustine. The epitaph, “He fed the
people,” speaks to his legacy of love and service.
1945:
Father Hulsman is named Pastor of the Mission. He leads St. Augustine into an era of growth, going nationwide with its
story.
1945:
The Missionary Benedictine Sisters begin serving at the Mission where they remain today.
1946:
The Notre Dame Sisters of Covington, Kentucky, arrive
to help staff the Mission. They will remain until May 1954.
1955:
Mother Katharine Drexel, foundress of St. Augustine
Indian Mission dies on March 3.
1950s and 1960s:
Under Father Hulsman, a new complex of
buildings north of the original Mission site is planned, financed
and opened.
1982:
The boarding facility of St. Augustine Indian Mission is
no longer practical to operate. The Mission focuses on the day
school.
1985:
Monsignor Frank Hulsman retires after 43 years of service to St. Augustine Indian Mission.
1985:
Father Francis Price is named Director. Under his leadership, a kindergarten is added to the School.
1988:
Mother Katharine Drexel is beatified by Pope John Paul
II on November 20. The foundress of St. Augustine Indian Mission is now Blessed Katharine Drexel.
1988:
Father Richard Whiteing is named Director. He initiates
integration of Native American cultural elements into the curriculum and liturgy with an emphasis on strengthening families and relationships within children’s lives.
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