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Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922)

REV. PATRICK FRANCIS HORAN.
    Rev. Patrick Francis Horan, a representative of the Catholic priesthood, now
in charge of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Fort Smith, was born in
Ireland, in the year 1866. Liberal educational training prepared him for the
life work which he entered upon. He was educated in the American College at
Rome, Italy, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1892 by Cardinal Parrochi in
the city of Rome. Coming to America, his first pastorate was at Little Rock,
Arkansas, where be was placed in charge of the Church of Our Lady of Good
Counsel. There he continued his labors successfully for about twelve years. On
the expiration of that period he came to Fort Smith, where he has remained
pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Conception for about fifteen years and
under his guidance the church has made steady progress. Its work is well
organized and the labors of Rev. Father Horan are productive of good results in
the upbuilding of the cause.

    Rev. Father Horan is a forceful man and an eloquent speaker, who is often
called upon to address public meetings. He is interested in the general welfare
and throws the weight of his aid and influence on the side of public progress
and improvement. He is popular with all classes and is greatly loved by the
people of his parish.


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Citation:
Centennial History of Arkansas
Volume II
Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1922


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