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Historical Marker: The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Marius Etienne Chataignon2020-01-23T15:21:16-06:00

The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Marius Etienne Chataignon

Historical Marker

1302 Broadway, Galveston, TX (Directions)

One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is about “Father Chat, Galveston’s soldier priest.” The marker was erected in 1991 by the Texas Historical Commission.

The Rt Rev Monsignor Marius Etienne Chataignon Historical Marker

Inscribed

“(September 17, 1886 – November 18, 1957)”

“A native of France, Marius Etienne Chataignon served in the French army before coming to the United States in 1907. He came to Texas in 1910 to attend St. Mary’s Seminary in La Porte. After his ordination, he was appointed assistant pastor at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Galveston in 1911.”

“Chataignon served as a chaplain in the U. S. Army in France during World War I. Appointed chaplain in the U. S. Army Officers Reserve Corps in 1923, he also served with the Texas National Guard, 36th Division. In 1924 he became pastor of Galveston’s Sacred Heart Church.”

“In 1942 “Father Chat, Galveston’s soldier priest,” as he was fondly known, was promoted to the rank of colonel and served as chief chaplain of the II Corps, 5th Army in North Africa and Italy during World War II. Pope Pius XII appointed Father Chataignon to the rank of domestic Prelate in 1943. Monsignor Chataignon returned to Sacred Heart Church in 1945 a highly decorated veteran and retired from the army in 1953.”

“During his years as pastor at Sacred Heart, “Father Chat” was instrumental in the establishment of the Odin High School for Boys which became Kirwin High School, and he organized Boy Scout troops. He is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson.”

“(1991)”

“Msgr. Chataignon Knights of Columbus #9978”


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