“CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR ROSEVILLE – New Edifice Being Constructed On Rosecrans Street Off Spaulding Boulevard – In Roseville there is now nearing completion a trim little church which is to be the home of the members of the catholic faith residing in the vicinity. These are mainly among the Portuguese and Mexicans who are engaged in the fishing industry and who have their homes either at Roseville or at La Playa, just to the south. Contractor Slaughter has the job of erecting the edifice. The church is situated just off of the Spalding Boulevard after it turns near the southern terminus of the graded portion of Rosecrans Street. It occupies a sightly spot, the view taking in the wide stretch of bay, with the city in the middle background and the mountains are farther back. The steeple of the church, surmounted by the usual Cross, is at the eastern end of the structure. The seating capacity will be about 200. At present Catholic services are held in a room at the store and residence of Mr. JOE LIAL (aka. Mr. JOSE LIAL MONTEIRO [1865 – 1932] – ed.), and are in charge of a Priest from the east side of the bay.
There is also being constructed at Roseville, near Rosecrans Street, a neat little building which is to be used by Postmaster Dixon as his headquarters.”
(*Source: San Diego UNION & Daily Bee newspaper – Monday, March 1, 1909 – Pg. 6)
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“BISHOP CONATY WILL DEDICATE CATHOLIC CHURCH – Many San Diegans to Attend Services Across Bay Tomorrow Afternoon (i.e. March 14th – ed.) – Dedication of the new ST. AGNES CHURCH at ROSEVILLE will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 with impressive services to be conducted by Right Reverend Thomas J. Conaty, D. D. Bishop of Los Angeles and Monterey, which will include the dedication ceremony. At 10:00 am Reverend Joseph Mesny, the Pastor, will celebrate solemn High Mass. A large number of persons from San Diego will attend these services and ample accommodations for transportation will be provided. Roseville is reached by the Point Loma Ferry at the foot of H Street (now known as Market St., downtown – ed.) or by the drive around the bay. The new church, which has a seating capacity of 300, is it artistic design and will be an ornament to the pretty little town across the bay. Music for the afternoon service will be provided by the Choir of St Joseph’s Catholic Church.”
(*Source: San Diego EVENING TRIBUNE newspaper – Saturday, March 13, 1909 – Pg. 8 w/Pic)