Interview of Terry Nickey for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Nickey discusses his life growing up in Cumberland County including his families long connection with the County and how he came to join the Catholic Church. He also delves into the history of St. Patrick Church in Carlisle, PA.
Interview of Steve Mellen for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library Memory Bank. Mellen discusses growing up in Carlisle, PA and his involvement in with St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mellen eventually became the head of Facilities at St. Patrick-a role he held for over 30 years.
This institution is unique in the fact that it has two physical structures in two different locations with the same name. The East Pomfret Street site, the Shrine Church is the original location for the catholic faith’s presence in Cumberland County.