By 1890, Italian immigrants began settling in Bridgeport to work in the mills and factories along the Schuylkill River. With more than 5,000 residents by 1923, the need for an Italian parish was evident. Rev. John Colantonio was sent to establish the pari
Author Biography
Jack Coll is a newspaper photographer and has been involved in writing two documentary films pertaining to Conshohocken. He is a member of the Historical Society of Montgomery County and has been involved in six Arcadia publications. Maureen McQuaid is a native of Bridgeport and is the secretary and business manager of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish. She has been actively involved with the feast and credits the church's leadership, parishioners, and volunteers for its ongoing success.
