Benedict Bantly Concert, Puente, CA 1924

The Los Angeles Times, 29 August 1924

St Joseph’s Church, Puente

Puente, Aug 28 – St Joseph’s Catholic Church, opened for the first time last Sunday, was the scene of a sacred concert and organ recital tonight, which was attended by an audience taxing the capacity of the new auditorium.  It was the first time many of the residents had had an opportunity to hear the new organ and to view the interior of one of the most beautiful small churches in the Southland.  The recital was under the direction of Prof Benedict Bantly, church organist, who was assisted by members of the choir and several vocal and instrumental soloists.

Services were held for the first time in the new edifice last Sunday when a special mass was celebrated by Rev Father Louis Ph. Genest, resident pastor, whose efforts are in a great part responsible for the new church building.