Category Archives: Church and School – Holy Name

The Random Thoughts of A Wandering Hunky Mind

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jim

Occasionally, I think I will post some random thoughts and questions to get everyone thinking about the ol’ home town. Some of these are self serving, since I have yet to get answers to a few of my questions posed … Continue reading →

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Duquesne’s Greasy Spoon

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jim

My father operated a service station on South First Street directly opposite of the Holy Name Rectory. It was named Volk’s Service. I was told that it was a car dealership aone time, as evidenced by a “showroom” that was to … Continue reading →

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Holy Name Grade School Update!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jim

For those of us who were members of the Holy Name Grade School 8th Grade Graduating Class of 1965, I offer the following update about our Sisters of Saint Joseph educators. First Grade                                                                                                                                    Sister Incarnata – left the SSJ … Continue reading →

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The Way We Were or Where Are They Now?????

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim

OK, let’s get one thing straight. I am not a gushy sentimentalist. However, when I decided to begin this blog, little did I know how much I would enjoy thinking about various experiences as I grew up. I can’t help … Continue reading →

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Holy Name’s Sister Acts

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jim

When I started this blog, I thought that I would eventually run out of ideas about what to write. I was convinced that I had a finite supply of stories and once I exhausted them, I’d have to shift to … Continue reading →

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Sister Mary Holy Water Help Me

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Jim

When I was in grade school at Holy Name Elementary School on 1st Street, I was an altar boy. My brother was two years older than me, and chose a musical path and became a choir boy. You see, for … Continue reading →

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Veselé Vianoce! It’s Christmas In Duquesne, PA

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jim

Perhaps some of my fondest memories growing up in Duquesne are those associated with the Christmas season. Being part of a HUGE hunky family, Christmas always meant LOTS of celebrating, visiting and fun. Each day leading up to Christmas brought … Continue reading →

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